Table of Contents

Prologue: July 19, 1723
The Rebecca
The Capture
To the Azores
Dangerous Waters
Roatan
The Baymen
The Bay of Honduras
As One Coming from the Dead
Ashton’s Memorial
Pirate Executions and Pirate Treasure
Acknowledgments
Notes
Bibliography
Index

About the Author

GREGORY N. FLEMMING is a former journalist who holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He lives with his family in New England. His website is www.gregflemming.com.

Reviews

"[A] real-life historical thriller."-- "The Week, The Best of U.S. and International Media"

"Ashton's account of his travails, published in 1725, became a hit in Colonial New England. Now forgotten, his story is brought back to life by Gregory N. Flemming in his fine new book, At the Point of a Cutlass. Beautifully printed and bound--though it could use more maps--the book delivers blood-thirsty pirates and plenty of action and excitement on the high seas. Forgoing an 'avast ye swabbies!' approach, Flemming's sober style and scholarly approach ballast his account and keep his story on a steady course."-- "Boston Globe"

"Flemming relates the story of the capture by pirates of Philip Ashton in 1722, and in the process he reveals a fascinating history of pirates during the first decades of the 18th century, "the golden age of piracy." . . . From battles with warships to the way the pirates split their plunder, Flemming's focus on individual actors adds a welcome depth to the history of piracy with this engaging and harrowing account of 'America's real-life Robinson Crusoe.'"-- "Publishers Weekly (starred review)"

"Paints an indelible picture of pirate life, day by day... compelling, dramatic reading."-- "Dallas Morning News"