Blackbeard Collection

EDWARD TEACH (?-1718). English pirate, known as Blackbeard. Line engraving from A general and true history of...highwaymen by Charles Johnson, London, 1742

Blackbeard & Crew / Pirate
Blackbeard the Pirate & his jolly buccaneers, including Abdallah, Captain of the Mogul

PPIR2A-00058
Captain Edward Teach, commonly called Blackbeard. Hand-colored woodcut

Pirates treasure map, artwork

Portrait of the Pirate Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard, 1736. Creator: Basire, James (1730-1802)
Portrait of the Pirate Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard, 1736. Private Collection

Blackbeard, the most famous of the Atlantic Coast pirates (colour litho)
2801123 Blackbeard, the most famous of the Atlantic Coast pirates (colour litho) by Williams, George Alfred (1875-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackbeard)

Captain Teach, Alias Black Beard, from History and Lives of All the Most Notorious
BAL97931 Captain Teach, Alias Black Beard, from History and Lives of All the Most Notorious Pirates and their Crews, London, 1725 (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School

Blackbeard boarding the Pearl, commanded by Lieutenant Maynard
3867880 Blackbeard boarding the Pearl, commanded by Lieutenant Maynard by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Edward Teach (c.1680-1718), better known as Blackbeard

Milton Keynes MK16 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK16 0

Blackbeard, c1900, (1926). Artist: Edward Wilson
Blackbeard, c1900, (1926). Edward Teach or Edward Thatch (c1680-1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated around the West Indies

Illustration, the infamous pirate Blackbeard hurling sword above his head in one hand and holding pistol in the other, belt with four sheathed pistols hanging from his shoulder

Pirates in Charleston, South Carolina, 1700s
Pirates celebrating in colonial Charleston, South Carolina. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Edward Teach, circa 1680 - 1718. English pirate known as Blackbeard. After an engraving by Benjamin Cole from the book A General History of the Pyrates etc by Captain Charles Johnson, published 1724

Edward Teach circa 1680 - 1718. English pirate known as Blackbeard

GEORGIA, c1899. Uncle Pauls Pawn Shop in Augusta, Georgia. Photograph, c1899

Captain Teach, commonly called Blackbeard, c. 1734 (engraving)
XJF331788 Captain Teach, commonly called Blackbeard, c.1734 (engraving) by Nicholls, Thomas (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info)

TEACH AND MAYNARD, 1718. Edward Teach, the English pirate better known as Blackbeard, fighting Lieutenant Robert Maynard of the British Royal Navy in the attack in which Blackbeard was fatally shot

Tales from Many Lands: Why the Sea is Salty

PIRATES, 1718. The crews from pirate ships belonging to Edward Teach (Blackbeard) and Charles Vane revelling on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, in 1718. Wood engraving, c1840

EDWARD TEACH. The pirate, better known as Blackbeard, battling naval forces sent by Virginia governor Alexander Spotswood, November 1718, in the attack in which he was fatally shot

EDWARD TEACH (d. 1718). English pirate, known as Blackbeard. Line engraving, 18th century

EDWARD TEACH, BLACKBEARD. The pirate. Colored engraving, 18th c

PIRATE, 1724. Blackbeard the Pirate (Edward Teach). Color English engraving, 1724

PIRATES: BLACKBEARD. Blackbeard buries his treasure. Wood engraving, 1887, after Howard Pyle

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Blackbeard, the notorious English pirate Edward Teach (?-1718), was a figure shrouded in mystery and fear. His menacing presence struck terror into the hearts of sailors along the Atlantic Coast. Known for his thick black beard that covered his entire face, he earned his infamous nickname. In 1742, Charles Johnson immortalized Blackbeard's image through a line engraving in "A general and true history of. . highwaymen. " This woodcut depicted him as a fearsome captain leading his crew on treacherous adventures across the high seas. Legend has it that Blackbeard possessed a treasure map, enticing many to join his crew in search of untold riches. The allure of piracy and hidden fortunes captivated imaginations far and wide. One color lithograph showcased Blackbeard as the most famous among Atlantic Coast pirates. It portrayed him with an air of authority, commanding respect from both friend and foe alike. Another depiction captured Blackbeard boarding Lieutenant Maynard's ship, Pearl. In this daring encounter, he showcased his audacity by engaging in fierce battles against those who dared challenge him. Even today, Milton Keynes MK16 0 Map bears traces of Blackbeard's legacy—a reminder that pirates once roamed these waters freely. His influence extended beyond mere tales; it became ingrained within local folklore. Edward Wilson's artwork from c1900 further immortalized this legendary pirate. Through intricate details and vivid colors, he brought forth the essence of Blackbeard—his cunning nature coupled with an aura of danger. Charleston witnessed firsthand the wrath unleashed by pirates like Blackbeard during the 1700s. These marauders pillaged their way through coastal towns leaving chaos in their wake—an era etched forever into Charleston's history books. Benjamin Cole's engraving from Captain Charles Johnson’s book published in 1724 provided one final glimpse into Edward Teach’s life.