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Alexandre Exquemelin

Alexandre Exquemelin

Alexandre Olivier Exquemelin penned one of the most significant accounts of 17th-century piracy. His work, initially published in Dutch, provides a captivating glimpse into the lives and methods of the buccaneers of the era. Having joined their ranks himself and becoming a confidante to the renowned Henry Morgan, Exquemelin offers readers an authentic and detailed portrayal of their adventures. His writing is incisive, bearing witness to the harsh realities of life at sea.