Pirateology by Captain William Lubber

Pirateology by Captain William Lubber

Aar! Hoist the sails for a lavish new discovery filled with treasures -- a magnificent resource for pirate lovers everywhere.

Step lively, pirate foes and fanciers! Mysterious booty found inside a long-lost sea chest, hidden for hundreds of years off the coast of Newfoundland, has just been uncovered for your enjoyment. Within these covers is the fascinating eighteenth-century journal of Captain William Lubber, an earnest soul who sailed the seas in search of the vicious female pirate Arabella Drummond. Prepare for a mesmerizing tale of the golden age of piracy -- from storm-tossed sailing ships to tantalizing treasure islands, from pirates' flags and fashions to their wily weapons and wicked ways. An extraordinary find for pirateologists, here is a true and complete companion for the dedicated pirate hunter.

PIRATEOLOGY's special treasures include:
- a stunning cover bearing a compass and glittering gems
- treasure map with a missing piece -- for the canny reader to find
- multiple flaps, maps, charts, and booklets harboring codes and clues
- intricate drawings of ships' interiors
- a packet of gold dust
- a pocket sundial
- a cache of pirate letters, pieces of eight -- and a jewel as a final reward

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780763631437
ISBN 10	0763631434
Title	Pirateology
Author	Captain William Lubber
Series	Ologies
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Candlewick Press,U.S.
Year published	2006-07-11
Number of pages	32
Prizes	Winner of Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) (Recommended) 2006, Commended for Book Sense Book of the Year Award (Children's Illustrated) 2007
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.