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Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He beganahis career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne's War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go "a-pirating." Soon enough, Blackbeard was commanding his own fleet and stealing ships around the Caribbean and up and down the Eastern seaboard. Known for his thick, black beard and fearsome reputation, the legend of Blackbeard has influenced pirate legend and lore for over 300 years.
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-- Blackbeard[2015], Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: Biography BLACKBEARD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was...?Summary Note: Describes what is known about the British sailor who became the feared pirate Blackbeard. Includes black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and further resources.
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2015., Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was-- ?
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2015., Penguin Publishing Group Call No: B BLA Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was-- ?Summary Note: Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He began his career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne s War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go "a-pirating." Soon enough, Blackbeard was commanding his own fleet and stealing ships around the Caribbean and up and down the Eastern seaboard. Known for his thick, black beard and fearsome reputation, the legend of Blackbeard has influenced pirate legend and lore for over 300 years.
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[2015]., Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: B BLACKBEARD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was-- ?Summary Note: An introduction to the most famous pirate in history including how his fearsome appearance frightened his enemies and how his pirate lore was a legend for nearly three hundred years. .
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[2016]., Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House Call No: JNF007120 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was-- ?Summary Note: "Through this engaging Who Was? biography, kids will discover the woman behind the sunglasses. Private and bookish, Jackie Kennedy found herself thrust into the world spotlight as the young and glamorous wife of the President John F. Kennedy. As First Lady she restored the once neglected rooms of the White House to their former glory, and through her charm and elegance became a style icon whose influence is still felt even today. Kids will be fascinated to read about a First Family whose youth, intelligence, and good looks captivated America in the early 1960s"--
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[2016], Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: Biography KENNEDY Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Who was-- ?Summary Note: Highlights the life, career, and legacy of Jacqueline Kennedy. Includes timelines.