The Pirate Coast
- Author Richard Zacks
- Narrator Raymond Todd
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 27 June 2005
- Run Time 13 hours and 19 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Military history, Naval forces and warfare.
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What to expect
A real-life thriller—the true story of the unheralded American who brought the Barbary Pirates to their knees
After Tripoli declared war on the United States in 1801, Barbary pirates captured three hundred US sailors and marines. President Jefferson sent out navy squadrons, but he also authorized a secret mission to overthrow the government of Tripoli. He chose an unlikely diplomat, William Eaton, to lead the mission. But before Eaton departed, Jefferson grew wary of the affair and withdrew his support.
Astoundingly, Eaton persevered, gathering a ragtag army and leading them on a brutal march across five hundred miles of desert. After surviving sandstorms, treachery, and near death, Eaton achieved a remarkable victory on “the shores of Tripoli,” gaining freedom for the American hostages and new respect for the young United States. But as Eaton dared to reveal that the president had deserted him, Jefferson set out to crush him. Richard Zacks brings this important story of America’s first overseas covert operation to life.
Critics Review
“Richard Zacks has produced a brilliant account of our first covert action overseas and of the great struggle between Thomas Jefferson and the colorful adventurer William Eaton who pulled it off.”
“The Pirate Coast is a thrilling and fascinating book, a historical page-turner with guts, glamour, and gore.”
“A tale of high ideals, derring-do, extraordinary courage, and victory against imposing odds.”
“Lively popular history.”
“An amazing tale.”
“Zacks recounts the misadventures of Eaton (and the fledgling Marine Corps) with an enthusiastic flair…Entertaining.”
“An excellent book.”
“Zacks has researched thoroughly, writes entertainingly, and shows a knack for sea stories and characterization. This is the book that Captain Eaton has long deserved.”
“[Has] the verve and suspense of an espionage thriller…Provides real-life thrills, including forced desert marches, byzantine plot twists and turns, and heroic triumph against long odds.”
“Zacks excels is in his research, quipping asides, and loving grasp of the subject.”
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