Record #:

15214

Author(s):

Awtrey, Hugh R.

Abstract:

The notorious pirate Edward Teach, aka Blackbeard, was regarded as the Nation's No. 1 enemy, but his capture and death were considered extraordinary. It took five pistol balls and 20 sword cuts to bring the savage man to his death. His head was subsequently cut off and hung on a bowsprit, while his body was tossed unceremoniously overboard.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 7 Issue 10, Aug 1939, p11, 29, f

Subject(s):

Blackbeard, d. 1718