Born to Be Hanged: The Epic Story of the Gentlemen Pirates Who Raided the South Seas, Rescued a Princess, and Stole a Fortune

Discover the captivating account of the first pirates to raid the Pacific in the Golden Age of Piracy. This book follows over three hundred daring pirates who gather on a remote Caribbean island to wreak havoc on the Pacific coastline. Inspired by Captain Henry Morgan, the company crosses Panama on foot, slashing through the dense Darien Isthmus and liberating a native princess. Reaching the South Sea, they plunder the Spanish Main, often prevailing against overwhelming odds.

Author Keith Thomson’s prose and adventurous spirit guide us through the pirates’ legendary two-year odyssey. They evade Indigenous tribes, Spanish conquistadors, and even English countrymen, all while facing the threat of the gallows. By combining contemporary accounts with research and primary sources, this book offers a thrilling account of one of the most astonishing pirate expeditions.

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