Who Was Blackbeard?

Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He began his career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne's War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go "a-pirating." Soon enough, Blackbeard was commanding his own fleet and stealing ships around the Caribbean and up and down the Eastern seaboard. Known for his thick, black beard and fearsome reputation, the legend of Blackbeard has influenced pirate legend and lore for over 300 years.

Author: James Buckley, Who Hq
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: 11/10/2015
Series: Who Was?
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.2lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.20w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780448483085

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.2
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 178461 / Who Was Blackbeard?