A short history of the sea robbers and adventurers who roamed the world's oceans, from Central America to the China Seas, in search of treasure. This book, colourfully illustrated from the vast collections of the National Maritime Museum, explains how sailors turned to piracy, how they lived and the methods they used to plunder treasure ships. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
About the Author
David Spence has a particular interest in maritime, social and art history and this is reflected in his published works. He is a graduate of England's Royal College of Art and is currently a director of the National Maritime Museum in London. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Pirates! (Ladybird Explorers Plus),David Spence,Margarette Lincoln,Dutton Books,0721456790,Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction,Children: Grades 4-6,Juvenile literature,Pirates,Specimens,Toy and movable books
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