Robert Jacob is an award-winning author and lecturer with a passion for history and a commitment to dispelling erroneous "facts" perpetuated by writers and historians throughout the centuries. For over 50 years, he has been actively involved in living history portrayals, including Revolutionary War, Mountain Man, Western Gunfighter, and Pirates.
After earning a bachelor's degree from Duquesne University in his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, Robert completed his master's degree at Virginia Commonwealth University and entered the US Marine Corps. As a military occupational specialty instructor, Robert earned the designation of Master Training Specialist and later became Commanding Officer of the Marine Detachment at the same school. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Robert Jacob retired in 2013 with thirty-one years of service.
While researching pirates, Robert realized that much of the historical record was contradictory and incorrect. He compiled his research in his first book A Pirate's Life in the Golden Age of Piracy. Fans attending book signings and festivals in Florida inspired him to write his second book, Pirates of the Florida Coast: Truths, Legends, and Myths. His third book, Blackbeard: The Truth Revealed, is the definitive publication on the world's most famous pirate.
In 2023, Robert was honored for his dedication to historical accuracy by being inducted into the International Pirate Hall of Fame. The renowned author's engaging presentations and book-signing events are sought after by community organizations, festivals, libraries, and museums nationwide, and he appeared on the History Channel series Beyond Oak Island as a pirate expert.
Florida has a long and rich history of pirates plundering its shores, cities, and shipping lanes. Tales of Florida pirates abound from Key West to Pensacola and from Miami to Jacksonville. But how much of it is true? Exaggerations of true pirate histories have been told and retold for centuries, giving rise to imaginary pirate heroes, and spawning sensational legends and myths.
Digging deep into the true history of piracy along the Florida coast, Robert Jacob has unearthed a treasure of information that reveals the truths, explains the legends, and identifies the myths about Florida Pirates from Sir Francis Drake to José Gaspar.
Come aboard and join Robert on a captivating adventure into the world of Pirate lore. Read about the type of ships they used, the support they received from governments, media's influence on the stories, and how pirates and privateers planned and executed some of the most cunningly successful heists ever known. Pirates of the Florida Coast will transport you back to old Florida and paint a vivid picture of piracy throughout the years. If you thought you knew all about the Florida pirates, you're in for some surprising revelations that will leave you even more intrigued!
Título : Pirates of the Florida Coast: Truths, Legends, and Myths
EAN : 9781950075607
Editorial : DocUmeant Publishing
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