The buccaneers chronicled in this book are some of the most engaging and colorful sea robbers in the history of piracy. Some were born in the Carolinas, some plundered its waters en route to other pirate havens, and some made their homes in numerous towns of North and South Carolina. They came from various backgrounds. Accordingly, these sea robbers all had different philosophies and idiosyncrasies. For instance, Blackbeard would do anything to protect and foster his reputation as the fiercest pirate of all. This behavior included putting lit fuses under his hat! William Lewis supposedly made a deal with the Devil and frequently conversed with him to become a pirate captain. Mary Read wanted so desperately to be a pirate that she taped her breasts and disguised herself as a man to join a crew.
| Here are a couple of reviews on Pirates of the Carolinas:“In Pirates Of The Carolinas, author/ photographer Terrance Zepke evaluates thirteen buccaneers, male and female, all of whom share a connection to the Carolinas. From the universally feared Blackbeard to infamous Anne Bonny, who ran to avoid marrying a rich man her father chose for her husband, the adventurous and deadly histories of these watery thieves is vividly recreated as best known from the evidence – conjecture and surmise help flesh out the rest, for there are some pirate mysteries known only to the depths of the ocean. Easily understandable to the lay reader, Pirates Of The Carolinas is written with flair, confidently informative, and highly entertaining.” -Midwest Book Review”In Pirates Of The Carolinas, writer/photographer Terrance Zepke presents the reader with thirteen of the most fascinating buccaneers in the history of piracy, each of whom was connected to the Carolinas. Here are to be found insights into the personalities and lives of these sea marauders, and informative answers into what their daily lives were like. From Blackbeard and Captain Kidd to Anne Bonny and Mary Reed, this cast of characters are as memorable as they were colorful, and as dangerous as they were ardently sought after by the authorities and eventual brought to grim justice. Pirates of the Carolinas is terrific reading, the true-life stuff of which legends and Hollywood movies are made!” -Internet Book Watch
Michael Taylor “Michael Taylor” reviewed Pirates of the Carolinas
 Good Introduction to Pirates“Pirates of the Carolinas” is a good title for anyone with a very basic knowledge of pirates. Having lived in North Carolina and with a young son very interested in pirates, I had to read the title.Zepke covers basic information on the following pirates:1. Blackbeard
2. Anne Bonny 3. Calico Jack Rackham 4. Mary Read 5. William Fly 6. Henry Avery 7. William Lewis
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Looking for Pirates?
Look no further, you brave soul.
They’re all over the Carolinas. Here are a few suggestions:
There’s a new Blackbeard exhibit at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, NC. It has artifacts from the famous pirate’s flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge. The shipwreck was found in 1996 and more than 300 items have been recovered. While the exhibit is permanent, the artifacts will change periodically. www.ncmaritimemuseum.org
Check out the pirate museum inside Teach’s Hole on Ocracoke Island, NC. The gift shop, which opened in 1992, claims to have more than 1,000 pirate-theme items for sale, as well as a small pirate museum. www.teachshole.com
The Pirate Voyage is an extravagant dinner show that opened in June 2011 at Myrtle Beach, SC that includes a huge pirate battle. www.piratesvoyage.com
Pirate Invasion is a big, annual festival that takes place in Beaufort, NC every August. Participants will enjoy a pirate attack, treasure hunt, face painting, music, special tours, and much more. www.beaufortpirateinvasion.com
Charleston was a big hangout for pirates during the era of Blackbeard. Take a guided tour to learn more about the Golden Age of Piracy and to see where some of them were hanged! The guide wears a pirate costume complete with a colorful macaw perched on his shoulder. www.charlestonpiratetour.com
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Pirate Museums outside of the Carolinas:
St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (formerly Pirate Soul Museum in Key West)
12 S Castillo Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(877) GO-PLUNDER (877.467.5863)
www.piratesoul.com
Mel Fisher Maritime Museum
200 Greene Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305.294.2633
www.melfisher.org
Expedition Whydah Sea-Lab & Learning Center
“Just past the Whale-Watching Fleet”
Macmillan Wharf, Provincetown
508-487-8899
www.whydah.com
New England Pirate Museum
274 Derby Street , Salem, MA 01970
978-7411-2800
www.piratemuseum.com
Pirates of Nassau Museum
Downtown Nassau, Bahamas
piratesofnassau@batelnet.bs
www.pirates-of-nassau.com
