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Pirate Hunters : Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship by Robert Kurson (2015, Hardcover)

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A thrilling new adventure of danger and deep-sea diving, historic mystery and suspense, by the author of the New York Times bestseller Shadow Divers Finding and identifying a pirate ship is the hardest thing to do under the sea. But two men--John Chatterton and John Mattera--are willing to risk everything to find the Golden Fleece, the ship of the infamous pirate Joseph Bannister. At large during the Golden Age of Piracy in the seventeenth century, Bannister should have been immortalized in the lore of the sea--his exploits more notorious than Blackbeard's, more daring than Kidd's. But his story, and his ship, have been lost to time. If Chatterton and Mattera succeed, they will make history--it will be just the second time ever that a pirate ship has been discovered and positively identified. Soon, however, they realize that cutting-edge technology and a willingness to lose everything aren't enough to track down Bannister's ship. They must travel the globe in search of historic documents and accounts of the great pirate's exploits, face down dangerous rivals, battle the tides of nations and governments and experts. But it's only when they learn to think and act like pirates--like Bannister--that they become able to go where no pirate hunters have gone before. Fast-paced and filled with suspense, fascinating characters, history, and adventure, Pirate Hunters is an unputdownable story that goes deep to discover truths and souls long believed lost. Praise for Pirate Hunters "The two contemporary pirate-ship seekers of Mr. Kurson's narrative are as daring, intrepid, tough and talented as Blood and Sparrow--and Bannister. . . . As depicted by the author, they are real-life Hemingway heroes." -- The Wall Street Journal "Rollicking . . . a fascinating [story] about the world of pirates, piracy, and priceless treasures." -- The Boston Globe "Captivating and alluring . . . a riveting tale . . . perfect for summer beach reading." --Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star "A terrific read . . . The book gallops along at a blistering pace, shifting us deftly between the seventeenth century and the present day." -- Diver Magazine "A wild ride [and an] extraordinary adventure . . . Kurson's own enthusiasm, combined with his copious research and an eye for detail, makes for one of the most mind-blowing pirate stories of recent memory, one that even the staunchest landlubber will have a hard time putting down." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "An exceptional adventure . . . Highly recommended to readers who delight in adventure, suspense, and the thrill of discovering history at their fingertips." -- Library Journal (starred review) "[Kurson] takes his knowledge of the underwater world and applies it to the 'Golden Age of Piracy' . . . thrillingly detailing the highs and lows of chasing not just gold and silver but also history." -- Booklist "John Chatterton and John Mattera . . . come across as modern heroes, the kind of men the modern world often finds it hard to make a place for. An enjoyable read, especially if you've got a thing for pirates." -- Kirkus Reviews "A great thriller full of tough guys and long odds . . . and: It's all true." --Lee Child

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1400063361
ISBN-13
9781400063369
eBay Product ID (ePID)
204142523

Product Key Features

Book Title
Pirate Hunters : Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship
Author
Robert Kurson
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Special Interest / Adventure, Scuba & Snorkeling, Ships & Shipbuilding / History, Maritime History & Piracy, Expeditions & Discoveries, Caribbean & West Indies / General
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Travel, Transportation, Sports & Recreation, History
Number of Pages
304 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.6in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
6.4in

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Lc Classification Number
G530.G5986k87 2015
Reviews
Advance praise for Pirate Hunters "A great thriller full of tough guys and long odds . . . and: It's all true." --Lee Child "Action and adventure on land and sea--you can't ask for more. But Robert Kurson raises the ante in Pirate Hunters with an array of mystery and a fleet of colorful characters spanning four centuries. This is a great summer read!" --Michael Connelly " Pirate Hunters is a fantastic book, an utterly engrossing and satisfying read. It tells the story of the hunt for the rare wreck of a pirate ship, which had been captained by one of the most remarkable pirates in history. This is a real-life Treasure Island, complete with swashbuckling, half-crazy treasure hunters and vivid Caribbean settings--a story for the ages." --Douglas Preston "A terrific read. I was pulled in from page one. Kurson brings us face to face with some of the most swashbuckling pirates ever to sail the Caribbean, even as he takes us underwater on a high-tech quest to discover the relics they left behind." --Daniel James Brown "There's nothing in the world like buried treasure--and people hungry and obsessed enough to risk their lives for it. Pirate Hunters isn't just a good story--it's a true one. Searching for the souls of its explorers, it takes you to the far tip of the plank and plunges you deep to the bottom of the ocean." --Brad Meltzer " Pirate Hunters is a gripping account of two courageous divers' quest to uncover the shipwrecked vessel of Joseph Bannister, one of history's most infamous pirates. Robert Kurson will keep you on the edge of your seat in this high-stakes journey around the globe that ultimately teaches these explorers about much more than an old ship." --Sen. John McCain "Kurson's own enthusiasm, combined with his copious research and an eye for detail, makes for one of the most mind-blowing pirate stories of recent memory, one that even the staunchest landlubber will have a hard time putting down." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review), Advance praise for Pirate Hunters "A great thriller full of tough guys and long odds . . . and: It's all true." --Lee Child " Pirate Hunters is a fantastic book, an utterly engrossing and satisfying read. It tells the story of the hunt for the rare wreck of a pirate ship, which had been captained by one of the most remarkable pirates in history. This is a real-life Treasure Island, complete with swashbuckling, half-crazy treasure hunters and vivid Caribbean settings--a story for the ages." --Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Riptide and The Lost Island
Copyright Date
2014
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2014-020225
Dewey Decimal
910.9163/65
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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5 out of 5 stars
by brlangMay 10, 2017
The real deal Pirate adventure!!!
The Caribbean, a treasure Island, Pirate's, ship wreck and treasure, what more could you ask for? All TRUE no fantasy here just a well written exciting adventure!! I've been all over the Caribbean and had no idea I was so close to a such a great pirate wreck!
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by charmmile_1r0quSep 05, 2018
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Am stilling reading but love what I have read so far.
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by betthanna5Dec 02, 2019
Great book!
Gift for my husband who is a scuba diver. He loved it!
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by auroractJul 10, 2018
Good history
Good investigation 7 determination. Holds the interest.
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by sjmatassa686Feb 04, 2020
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Price was definitely right. Very informative book about finding a sunken ship from the 1600's with a very intriguing history behind it.
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Pirate Hunters : Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship by Robert Kurson (2015, Hardcover)

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