Bloody Waters

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Bloody Waters

The Zaragozana and Cuban Piracy in the 1820s

History of the Americas Maritime history

Author: Glenn M. Stein

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Language: English

Published by: McFarland

Published on: 23rd June 2026

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 329 pages

ISBN: 9798368602455


During the early 19th century, Spain was losing its grip on her American colonies,

resulting in a surge of privateering and West Indian piracy. British Royal Navy ships hunted

down pirates wherever they could be found, especially along the Cuban coast. The climax

of long days, weeks, and months of pursuit was the capture of the notorious Captain

Cayetano Aragones in his schooner the Zaragozana.

This book's groundbreaking research gathered from eight nations delves into the history

and genealogy of Cuban piracy. Accompanied by dozens of vivid images, the narrative

follows the swashbuckling action amid tense trials and somber executions, chronicling the

attempt to end the scourge of piracy from Cuba.

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