Florida Pirates from Southern Gulf to FL Keys and Beyond Book

Florida’s history is deeply shaped by the intriguing and often unlawful exploits of pirates. In this book, James and Sarah Kaserman explore the captivating stories, legends, and myths surrounding piracy in Florida. The southwest Florida coast, with its shallow waters, inlets, and mangrove islands, serves as the backdrop for numerous pirates, privateers, and independent operators. This region’s piracy heritage spans from pre-American times through the notorious Prohibition era. Highlighting figures like Anne Bonny, Calico Jack Rackham, Civil War smugglers, and rum runners, the authors deliver an authoritative account of the perilous waters of Southwest Florida and beyond.