A History of the American People - In Five Volumes, Vol. II

Set against the backdrop of 1718, a pivotal year marked by the English fleet's conquest of New Providence, the narrative explores the clash between law and piracy in the Bahamas. Stede Bonnet, a former major in the British service turned pirate, embodies the tumultuous spirit of the time. His capture by Colonel Rhett's formidable forces highlights the shifting power dynamics and the end of an era for piracy in the region, weaving a tale of adventure, ambition, and the quest for order amidst chaos.