Alexandre Exquemelin

A. O. Exquemelin was a French writer and surgeon who found himself entangled in the world of pirates during his journeys in the Caribbean. As a witness to their daring exploits, Exquemelin penned "The Pirates of Panama," which became a seminal work in pirate lore. His vivid and detailed accounts provide invaluable insights into the lives of some of the most notorious buccaneers in history. While little is known about Exquemelin's life outside of his work on piracy, his contributions to the genre of historical adventure and his firsthand knowledge of the Golden Age of Piracy have solidified his place in literary history.