Captain Kidd, known in truth as Edward Mordaunt, Jr., was more than just a pirate—he was a myth in motion. A master of the Atlantic coastline, he haunted the waters off North America like a storm that refused to blow inland. For years, he raided British ships with a calculated fury, showing no mercy and …
Captain Kidd, born Thomas Hempstead, is one of the most infamous names to sail the Caribbean, not just for the ships he raided, but for the rules he broke. Far from being a mere thief of the sea, Kidd carved his legacy by deliberately targeting English vessels and snubbing the very nation that gave him …
