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Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay
From the Colonial Era to the Oyster WarsBy Jamie GoodallNarrated by Robin McAlpineLength4h 29m
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The story of Chesapeake pirates and patriots begins with a land dispute and ends with the untimely death of an oyster dredger at the hands of the Maryland Oyster Navy. From the golden age of piracy to Confederate privateers and oyster pirates, the maritime communities of the Chesapeake Bay are intimately tied to a fascinating history of intrigue, plunder and illicit commerce raiding. Author Jamie L.H. Goodall introduces infamous men like Edward "Blackbeard" Teach and "Black Sam" Bellamy, as well as lesser-known local figures like Gus Price and Berkeley Muse, whose tales of piracy are legendary from the harbor of Baltimore to the shores of Cape Charles.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (353)
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GenreHistory, True Crime
Length4 hrs 29 mins
Narrated byRobin McAlpine
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateOct 15, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Part I. The Colonies, the Crown and the Pirates (1630–1750)
3Theophilus Turner
4Part II. Patriots and Loyalists: Pirates of the Revolution
5Part III. Trials and Tribulations of a New Nation
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6Part IV. A Nation Divided: Confederate Pirates, Raiders and Privateers
7Part V. The Pearl of the Chesapeake: The Oyster Wars
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