But while they share the same story, Morgan was an exceptional figure, and telling a tale from his perspective alone would leave many gaps. His is the story of the buccaneers – desperate men driven as much by hatred of spanish oppression as they were lust for gold. In truth, the story of Captain Morgan is larger than the man himself. And in Empire of Blue Water, author Stephan Talty does a splendid job of relaying Morgan’s adventures in a manner that’s both detailed and entertaining. His exploits are exceedingly well documented. Come for the pirates, stay for the earthquake…Ĭaptain Morgan – we’ve heard the name, drank the rum, but how much do we actually know about the guy? Actually, unlike with many pirates, quite a lot is known about Henry Morgan.
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