Blackbeard the pirate

Despite the image of reckless and toothless men with peg legs, eye patches, parrots on their shoulders, and the flag of Jolly Roger on their ships, real-life pirates were highly organized criminals. Mainly thanks to Treasure

Linda Darnell - Blackbeard the Pirate (1952)

One famous pirate from history is Blackbeard, whose real name was Edward Teach. He was a notorious English pirate who operated in the West Indies and along the eastern coast of the American colonies during the early 18th century. Blackbeard is known for his fearsome appearance, with a long black beard and a habit of wearing burning fuses in his hair during battle to intimidate his enemies.

Edward Teach * better known as Blackbeard is considered the fiercest pirate that ever lived. This is credited more to his appearance than his actions. A Scary Pirate Teach was taller than most men of his time. He had long dark hair and a bushy black beard. He loved to intimidate his enemies when he captured their ships in battle. He would board their ships with “slow-burning’ fuses in his hair and around his shoulders. The sight of him smoldering, holding several pistols, and knives strapped…

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Blackbeard the Pirate

the Pirate, Benjamin Hornigold