Pirates, an Illustrated History
Pirates, an Illustrated History
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Pirates, an Illustrated History by Nigel Cawthorne
Pirates have an almost>mythical status in the public imagination - we think of>rogue heroes riding the high seas and 'X marks the spot'. But this>image is flawed at best.
Using contemporary sources, Nigel Cawthorne turns the spotlight on the reality of pirate life, revealing the truth behind the legends. It gives us an insight into infamous the men and women who plundered ship and shore, including Captain Kidd, Blackbeard and Mary Read. We learn of the hazy distinction between pirates and state-approved privateers who were used to maintain empire, as well as the Port Royal pirate base in Jamaica - known as the 'wickedest city in the world'.
Including details of various pirate exploits, as well as their weapons, ships and unhappy victims, this fascinating read will divide fact from slippery fiction.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781435146570 |
| ISBN 10 | 1435146573 |
| Title | Pirates, an Illustrated History |
| Author | Nigel Cawthorne |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Sterling |
| Year published | 2013-01-01 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |