For hundreds of years, colorful characters and criminals used the myriad coves and inlets along the Treasure Coast for illicit commerce. From the early days of

After emerging victorious from their revolution against the British Empire, many North Americans associated commercial freedom with independence and republicani

This title in the 'Kingfisher Knowledge' series allows readers to meet some of the most cunning, ruthless and feared criminals in history, from the frenzied Vik

In this lively book, Alan L. Karras traces the history of smuggling around the world and explores all aspects of this pervasive and enduring crime. Through a co

This is a swashbuckling introduction to the highwaymen--and women--of the seas from the Cilician pirates who terrorized the Mediterranean more than two thousand