Originally published: Essex : Miles Kelly Pub., 2001.
Contents
The world of pirates -- Terror from the sea -- Muslim marauders -- Captured by corsairs -- The Spanish Main -- Sea dogs -- Pig hunters -- Pirate stronghold -- Island of thieves -- Junks and outriggers -- Women pirates -- All aboard! -- Attack! -- Pirate plunder -- Buried treasure -- Desert islands -- Storm and shipwreck -- Hunting the pirates -- On the gallows -- Pirates today -- Myth and reality.
Summary
Introduction to history of pirates and piracy is full of colorful illustrations, maps and quizzes, and is presented in an engaging format.