"Pirates of New Spain, 1575-1742 "

Captivating, well-documented study focuses on piracy among Spain's Pacific coast colonies, ranging from Panama to points north. Gerhard traces the exploits of the Elizabethan pirates -- most notably, Sir Francis Drake and the crew of the "Golden Hind" --Dutch raiders, mercenary buccaneers like Captain Morgan, and the incursions of English smugglers.