In the books "Under the Black Flag" and "Buccaneers and Pirates", there is a significant mention of the famous buccaneer Henry Morgan. The books, however, vary significantly in his portrayal. Under the Black Flag depicts a more factual documentary of Henry Morgan as a he was while Buccaneers and Pirates depict Henry a Morgan as more of a character.
In "Under the Black Flag" by David Cordingly, Morgan was given a more factual perspective on Morgan's exploits as a buccaneer. "Buccaneers and Pirates" by Frank Stockton on the other hand, gave a more fantastical recollection of Morgan. Morgan was portrayed as more of an epic adventurer.
For example, while it is true that real life Morgan caused much turmoil to the Spanish colonies, which, to be fair, was his job as a buccaneer, he was exaggerated as a character.
Both works talk about Morgan's attack on Panama City and how he managed to escape the trap set by the Spaniards but Stockton portrayed Morgan as a hero who managed to escape such a trap single-handedly with nothing but his wit and cunning. Stockton states Morgan would strategically hold civilians ransom and send the captain of the Spaniards letters threatening to burn the city to the ground if he was not released. While this recollection is, for the most part, true, the way these events were portrayed in "Buccaneers and Pirates" were almost too great to believe!
"Under the Black Flag" also spoke on the Morgan's attack on Panama but gave a more detailed recollection as to how Morgan went about preparations for his attack and his strategy in case they could not sack the city. Morgan was depicted as a more level-headed military leader in the book which is backed by other sources outside of this book. Cordingly also mentioned the conversation between Morgan and The captain of the Spaniards as well as a more detailed account as to how he escaped the trap using preparations he made prior to his attack, military strategy, and a bit of cunning
Cordingly, David. "Sir Henry Morgan" Under the Black Flag the Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates. New York: Random House, 2006. Print.
Stockton, Frank R. Buccaneers and Pirates. Place of publication not identified: Dover Publications Inc, 2007. Print.
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