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Pirates of New Spain, 1575-1742 It is rare that aCaptivating, well documented study focuses on piracy among Spain's Pacific coast colonies, ranging from Panama to points north. Gerhard traces the exploits of the Elizabethan pirates most notably, Sir Francis Drake and the crew of the Golden Hind Dutch raiders, mercenary buccaneers like Captain Morgan, and the incursions of English smugglers. Unabridged republication of Pirates on the West Coast of New Spain, 1575 1742, published by The Arthur H.