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The narrative centers on John Burnett's harrowing encounter with modern pirates while sailing alone in a busy shipping lane. His survival story sheds light on the stark contrast between historical depictions of piracy and the reality of today's threats, which involve opportunistic local seamen, guerrilla fighters, and organized crime. This firsthand experience serves as a catalyst for exploring the darker, more complex world of contemporary piracy, challenging romanticized notions from the past.
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Dangerous Waters, John Burnett
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Dangerous Waters
- Subtitle
- Modern Piracy and Terror on the High Seas
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Burnett
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Publisher
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780452284135
- Category
- History, Forensic science / Police, True crime
- Description
- The narrative centers on John Burnett's harrowing encounter with modern pirates while sailing alone in a busy shipping lane. His survival story sheds light on the stark contrast between historical depictions of piracy and the reality of today's threats, which involve opportunistic local seamen, guerrilla fighters, and organized crime. This firsthand experience serves as a catalyst for exploring the darker, more complex world of contemporary piracy, challenging romanticized notions from the past.