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Author : Christopher Maynard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781551682020
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (82 download)
Download or read book Pirates! written by Christopher Maynard and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the lives and activities of pirates.
Author : Benerson Little
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1597972916
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (979 download)
Download or read book Pirate Hunting written by Benerson Little and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years pirates, privateers, and seafaring raiders have terrorized the ocean voyager and coastal inhabitant, plundering ship and shore with impunity. From the victim's point of view, these attackers were not the rebellious, romantic rulers of Neptune's realm, but savage beasts to be eradicated, and those who went to sea to stop them were heroes. Engaging and meticulously detailed, Pirate Hunting chronicles the fight against these plunderers from ancient times to the present and illustrates the array of tactics and strategies that individuals and governments have employed to secure the seas. Benerson Little lends further dimension to this unending battle by including the history of piracy and privateering, ranging from the Mycenaean rovers to the modern pirates of Somalia. He also introduces associated naval warfare; maritime commerce and transportation; the development of speed under oar, sail, and steam; and the evolution of weaponry. More than just a vivid account of the war that seafarers and pirates have waged, Pirate Hunting is invaluable reading in a world where acts of piracy are once more a significant threat to maritime commerce and voyagers. It will appeal to readers interested in the history of piracy, anti-piracy operations, and maritime, naval, and military history worldwide.
Author : Christopher Maynard
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465407014
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)
Download or read book DK Readers L4: Pirates: Raiders of the High Seas written by Christopher Maynard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-16 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Level 4 DK Reader, meet dastardly pirates who lived across the sea, from Captain Blackbeard to Henry Morgan. Learn about the dangerous lives of these swashbuckling villains and find out who got away with murder—and who had to walk the plank. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
Author : Frank Sherry
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061982652
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (619 download)
Download or read book Raiders and Rebels written by Frank Sherry and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-08-19 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I he most authoritative history of piracy, Frank Sherry's rich and colorful account reveals the rise and fall of the real "raiders and rebels" who terrorized the seas. From 1692 to 1725 pirates sailed the oceans of the world, plundering ships laden with the riches of India, Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. Often portrayed as larger-than-life characters, these outlaw figures and their bloodthirsty exploits have long been immortalized in fiction and film. But beneath the legends is the true story of these brigands—often common men and women escaping the social and economic restrictions of 18th-century Europe and America. Their activities threatened the beginnings of world trade and jeopardized the security of empires. And together, the author argues, they fashioned a surprisingly democratic society powerful enough to defy the world.
Author : Linda B. Gambrell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781551682020
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (82 download)
Download or read book Pirates and Other Raiders of the High Seas written by Linda B. Gambrell and published by . This book was released on 1998-11-19 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Nigel Cawthorne
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1839402393
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (394 download)
Download or read book Pirates written by Nigel Cawthorne and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-07 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pirates have an almost mythical status in the public imagination - we think of rogue heroes riding the high seasand '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.
Author : Peter Lehr
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300180748
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Pirates written by Peter Lehr and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A global account of pirates and their modus operandi from the middle ages to the present day In the twenty-first century piracy has regained a central place in Western culture, thanks to a surprising combination of Johnny Depp and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise as well as the dramatic rise of modern-day piracy around Somalia and the Horn of Africa. In this global history of the phenomenon, maritime terrorism and piracy expert Peter Lehr casts fresh light on pirates. Ranging from the Vikings and Wako pirates in the Middle Ages to modern day Somali pirates, Lehr delves deep into what motivates pirates and how they operate. He also illuminates the state's role in the development of piracy throughout history: from privateers sanctioned by Queen Elizabeth to pirates operating off the coast of Africa taking the law into their own hands. After exploring the structural failures which create fertile ground for pirate activities, Lehr evaluates the success of counter-piracy efforts--and the reasons behind its failures.
Author : Dona Herweck Rice
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
ISBN 13 : 9781433349027
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (49 download)
Download or read book Bad Guys and Gals of the High Seas written by Dona Herweck Rice and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young readers can take a look at some of history's most well-known criminals and what made them so notorious. Original.
Author : Lindley S. Butler
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469625989
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (696 download)
Download or read book Pirates, Privateers, and Rebel Raiders of the Carolina Coast written by Lindley S. Butler and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North Carolina possesses one of the longest, most treacherous coastlines in the United States, and the waters off its shores have been the scene of some of the most dramatic episodes of piracy and sea warfare in the nation's history. Now, Lindley Butler brings this fascinating aspect of the state's maritime heritage vividly to life. He offers engaging biographical portraits of some of the most famous pirates, privateers, and naval raiders to ply the Carolina waters. Covering 150 years, from the golden age of piracy in the 1700s to the extraordinary transformation of naval warfare ushered in by the Civil War, Butler sketches the lives of eight intriguing characters: the pirate Blackbeard and his contemporary Stede Bonnet; privateer Otway Burns and naval raider Johnston Blakeley; and Confederate raiders James Cooke, John Maffitt, John Taylor Wood, and James Waddell. Penetrating the myths that have surrounded these legendary figures, he uncovers the compelling true stories of their lives and adventures.
Author : Gail Selinger
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493029304
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)
Download or read book Pirates of New England written by Gail Selinger and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of swashbuckling adventure, murder, treachery, and mayhem! One would be mistaken to think of pirates as roaming only the Caribbean. Pirates as famous as William Kidd and Henry Every have at various times plundered, pillaged, and murdered their way up and down the New England seaboard, striking fear among local merchants and incurring the wrath of colonial authorities. Piracy historian Gail Selinger brings these tales of mayhem and villainy to life while also exploring why New England became such a breeding ground for high seas crime and how the view of piracy changed over time, from winking toleration to brutal crackdown. Included in this volume are: Ned Low’s sadistic—at times cannibalistic—reign of terror on the high seas and his mysterious disappearance. John Quelch’s defiant and unapologetic proclamations before being hanged in front of Boston’s crowds. Henry Every’s daring attack on the Grand Mogul’s fleet, widely considered the largest maritime heist in history. Pirates of New England opens up new chapters in the history of piracy, ones that you’ll come back to again and again—Welcome aboard!
Author : Daniel Defoe
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 : 8027230845
Total Pages : 2128 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)
Download or read book THE PIRATES OF THE HIGH SEAS – Know Your Infamous Buccaneers, Their Exploits & Their Real Histories (9 Books in One Edition) written by Daniel Defoe and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 2128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique collection of "THE PIRATES OF THE HIGH SEAS – Know Your Infamous Buccaneers, Their Exploits & Their Real Histories (9 Books in One Edition)" has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates (Captain Charles Johnson) Book of Pirates: Fiction, Fact & Fancy (Howard Pyle) The Book of Buried Treasure: Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates (Ralph D. Paine) The Pirates Own Book: Authentic Narratives of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers (Charles Ellms) Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean (Currey E. Hamilton) The Pirates of Panama (A True Account by a Pirate) (John Esquemeling) The Story of the Barbary Corsairs (J. D. Jerrold Kelley and Stanley Lane-Poole) The Pirate Gow (Daniel Defoe) The King of Pirates (Daniel Defoe)
Author : B. Barker
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (57 download)
Download or read book Blackbeard; Or, The Pirate of Roanoke written by B. Barker and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-25 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Blackbeard; Or, The Pirate of Roanoke" by B. Barker. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Author : Angus Konstam
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1461749956
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (617 download)
Download or read book World Atlas of Pirates written by Angus Konstam and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By combining stunning cartography with engaging and authoritative text, The World Atlas of Pirates presents the story of piracy in a completely new way. Eighty maps plot the routes that pirates followed—whether crossing the world's great oceans or pursuing their prey through creeks and bays. Colorful archive illustrations, including photographs and images from England's National Maritime Museum and other historic collections, bring the villains, their ships, and their victims to life. Lively, accessible text by pirate expert Angus Konstam explains how piracy grew and flourished from the early buccaneers to the rogues of popular legends, how it has been snuffed out, and how it has reared its head again with the machine-gun-toting pirates operating on today's high seas.
Author : Rebecca Simon
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
ISBN 13 : 164250338X
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (425 download)
Download or read book Why We Love Pirates written by Rebecca Simon and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A historian presents “an excellent guide to how pirates became the outlaw celebrities of the high seas” (Greg Jenner, host of the You’re Dead to Me podcast). During his life and even after his death, Captain William Kidd’s name was well known in England and the American colonies. He was infamous for the very crime for which he was hanged, piracy. In this book, historian Rebecca Simon dives into the details of the two-year manhunt for Captain Kidd and the events that ensued. Captain Kidd was hanged in 1701, followed by a massive British-led hunt for all pirates during a period known as the Golden Age of Piracy. Ironically, public executions only increased the popularity of pirates. And, because the American colonies relied on pirates for smuggled goods such as spices, wines, and silks, pirates tended to be protected from capture. This is the story of how pirates became popularly viewed as “Robin Hoods of the Sea”—and how these historical events were pivotal in creating the portrayal of pirates as we know them today. “Only someone who has lived in the shadows chasing faded pirates for an age, and is blessed with creativity, can pull off a book of this high caliber.” —Wreck Watch Magazine
Author : Nigel Cawthorne
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1848584962
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (485 download)
Download or read book A History of Pirates written by Nigel Cawthorne and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2003-09-01 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The modern image of the pirate is derived from Captain Charles Johnson's accounts of the cut-throats who sailed under the Jolly Roger. It was he who gave mythical status to the likes of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. Using contemporary sources, Nigel Cawthorne now turns the spotlight on the reality of pirate life, revealing the truth behind the legends. It gives us an insight into the men - and women - their weapons, their ships, their unhappy victims and their hide-outs, including the capital city of the pirate 'empire', Port Royal in Jamaica - known as the 'wickedest city in the world'.
Author : Angus Konstam
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472830989
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)
Download or read book The Pirate World written by Angus Konstam and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highly illustrated with colour images and specially commissioned maps throughout, this is a unique exploration of the pirate world. Often romanticised in print and on the silver screen, real-life pirates were a brutal menace that plagued the high seas. In this book, Angus Konstam separates myth from reality, tracing the history of piracy through the centuries, from the pirates who plagued the Ancient Egyptians to the Viking raids and on to the era of privateers. He discusses the so-called 'Golden Age of Piracy' and colourful characters such as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, before examining the West's initial encounters with Eastern pirates off the Chinese coast and the phenomenon of the modern pirate.
Author : Madeline Donaldson
Publisher : Lerner Publications
ISBN 13 : 1467710334
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (677 download)
Download or read book Pirates, Scoundrels, and Scallywags written by Madeline Donaldson and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avast! Are ye' ready to sail the high seas with some of the world's most feared pirates? These accounts will do more than shiver your timbers. Nothing came between these scoundrels of the sea and their loot. They burned boats, lopped off ears, and killed those who dared to challenge them. Come aboard to witness the ruthless methods of history's most petrifying pirates.
