Blackbeard Island: A History Volume 1

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The history of Blackbeard Island, named after the notorious pirate Edward Teach, unfolds through its diverse roles over two centuries, from a U.S. Navy timber reserve to a national wildlife refuge. Coastal Georgia historian Buddy Sullivan draws on three decades of research, utilizing archival resources and personal accounts to provide a comprehensive narrative of the island's unique and often isolated past. This exploration reveals the island's significance in American maritime history and its evolving purpose in federal management.