Christopher Byrd Downey

Christopher Byrd Downey (Captain Byrd) received his degree in History from Virginia Tech in 1995 and shortly after graduating began a career in the maritime industry. He has previously authored two books on the history of piracy in South Carolina - <I>Stede Bonnet: Charleston‚ Ä ô s Gentleman Pirate</I> and <I>Charleston and the Golden Age of Piracy</I>. A native of Virginia, he now lives in Charleston with his wife, Tina and son, Sailor. Visit him at www.captainbyrds.com.?????????????????????????????????????????????