Fourth Edition: Two New Chapters - New Research Uncovers Black Beard's Treasure! Enter the dimly-lit passageway of time and learn surprising contradictions to previously-published historical accounts of the last days of Black Beard the pirate. Author Kevin Duffus explains how Black Beard was cornered and attacked at Ocracoke in 1718, why he tried to escape rather than fight back, and how life might have been spared had he lived for three more weeks. Discover the true meaning of a mysterious letter found in Black Beard's possessions and that many of the pirates who remained with Black Beard were sons of North Carolina families. Duffus also proves that most of Black Beard's captured crew were not hanged in Virginia. Learn the truth behind many of the enduring Black Beard myths ... and in addition to dozens of new discoveries one revelation promises to standout as the most amazing. Duffus's conclusions are staggering and at times controversial. Featured within these pages are more than 75 photographs and a dozen meticulously researched and crafted maps that support this remarkable story. Softcover.