'THE IBIZA CORSAIRS OF THE 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES', BY PERE VILÀS, COMES TO LIGHT AT THE IBIZA YACHT CLUB

The investigator Peter Vilas unveiled his new essay ‘THE IBIZA CORSAIRS OF THE 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES‘ at an event held at the Ibiza Yacht Club. The author explained that the objective of the work published with Ibiza Editions is to disseminate this activity, which he defined as "sociological phenomenon». «Many do not know anything about the corsairs and their significance for the history of the island», lament.

Pere Vilàs signs a copy of 'The Ibizan corsairs of the 18th and 19th centuries'.

Vilàs explained that these sailors had the support of the Crown of Spain and They were placed at the disposal of the Royal Navy, that assigned them missions and areas in which they could move. These actions were not always in combat., since the crews could dedicate themselves to troop transport, supplies or mail. The historian recalled that the launch of his book is part of the commemorations of the 25 anniversary of the registration of the Eivissa category, Biodiversity and Culture as a World Heritage Site.

A "reference" work

He is also an expert in privateers José María Prats Marí and author of ‘Ibizan corsairs in Gibraltar‘ intervened in the presentation to affirm that the book is a "reference work for historians and people interested in the subject". The volume's description of 19th century Ibiza and the lives of these sailors stood out.. So, indicated that the essay deals with issues such as the distribution of loot or the difficulty of communication with the Administration: «At that time few Ibizans spoke Spanish».

'The Ibizan privateers of the 18th and 19th centuries’ is the eighth installment of the collection Barbaria test, that deals with topics related to the history of the island or its culture, entre otros. the publisher of Ibiza Editions, Ramon Mayol,, thanked the “cultural implication of the Nautical Club” and stated that he would like to organize more events of this type at the establishment.

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