He’s a best-selling American history author and advisor to The History Channel who just so happens to be the 9th-great-grandson of one of the most famous pirates in history. But it turns out, his ...

Jean Lafitte was no Captain Jack Sparrow. He was a ruthless smuggler and privateer who secured a presidential pardon for his role in the War of 1812's decisive battle at New Orleans. The Lafitte of ...

Cuyler spent seven seasons with the Pirates from 1921-27, but only played four full seasons from 1924-27, as he appeared in just 13 games the first three seasons. He excelled during his time with ...

" ... Originally written in Dutch ... and first published in Amsterdam in 1678 under the title of De Americaeneche [!] ze roovers ... The first English edition was ...