The Buccaneers of America

The Library of Congress has available online images of an original printing of The Buccaneers of America–or, as it was originally written in Dutch, De Americaensche Zee-Roovers. The book details the lives of famous pirates such as Captain Morgan, seen below.

Frontispiece

“Frontispiece,” loc.gov/exhibits/exploring-the-early-americas/interactives/buccaneers-of-america/1.html

Henry Morgan

“Henry Morgan,” loc.gov/exhibits/exploring-the-early-americas/interactives/buccaneers-of-america/8.html

Morgan Attacking the Forts at Chagre, Panama

“Morgan Attaching the Forts at Chagre, Panama,” loc.gov/exhibits/exploring-the-early-americas/interactives/buccaneers-of-america/10.html