The Complete Idiot S Guide To Pirates

Pirate lore has captured our fancy for centuries. From Treasure Islandto the bestselling novels of Patrick O'Brien and his pirate hunts, to the blockbuster film Pirates of the Caribbean, the appetite for pirates and their colourful history continues to grow. Hundreds of societies in U.S. ports re-enact famous pirate battles, web sites sell all manner of pirate paraphernalia and antiques, and chat rooms draw enthusiasts both young and not so young. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Piratesis the first and only series book that gives readers a comprehensive, authoritative, yet entertaining history of those swashbuckling brigands on the high seas. Complete with illustrations of ships, weapons, and booty, it offers contemporary portraits of such infamous men and women as Captain Edward "Blackbeard" Teach, Captain Anne Bonny, Captain William Kidd, and Jean LaFitte.

Contains fascinating facts about the world's most infamous pirates. Turns vague pirate lore into real pirate history.

A view of pirate life—from the crow’s nest. Pirate lore has captured our fancy for centuries. Here is the first series book that gives readers a comprehensive yet entertaining history of those swashbuckling brigands. It offers portraits of such infamous men and women as Blackbeard, Captain Anne Bonny, Captain Kidd, and Jean LaFitte, with a full history of pirates through the ages, even modern day, high-tech scavengers of the South Seas. For mateys young and old.

Introduces you to the most notorious pirates and their high-seas travails. You will thrill to: An intriguing look at the roles pirates play in pop culture and throughout history; Detailed accounts of pirate ships, weapons, and battles; The truth behind the myths of treasure and adventures; Facts about the daily life of pirates, on and off the ship; A look at the modern-day pirates who raid oil tankers, cargo ships, and even cruise ships. Learn more about: the brotherhood of the pirates; The exploits of the most notorious lady pirates; Famous battles and ships; The pirates of the Mediterranean; Cities and islands that were pirate havens; Piracy in and around the British Isles; The history of the buccaneers; Who¿s who in a pirate crew; and Blackbeard¿s last betrayal. Illus.

Written by an expert in marine biology, this book is a voyage across-and beneath-the vast seas that have fascinated us since history's beginnings, with information on such topics as:

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!

Yo-ho-ho! Join our terror on the high seas as stories of famous pirates from around the world are retold in this fast-moving series for kids in grades 3 through 6; each book includes an analysis page in each chapter that helps the kids understand what is real and what might have been fictionalized over time; Each book provides a concluding chapter that recounts for the kids whether the pirate is more legend or mostly truth.Meet one of the nastiest and cruelest pirates who sailed in the Caribbean Sea along the Spanish Main. Meet Francois L'Olonnais. He was a great sailor, a great organizer of men and ships, but a very wicked person.Francois L'Olonnais's goal in life was to steal from the Spanish and to become rich. His brief life as a pirate was filled with exciting adventures. Some were big successes. Others were dismal failures. He certainly drove the Spanish crazy, but did he become rich? What happened to him in the end? Want to know more? If you are interested in pirates and love adventure and drama, then join us on our journey as we follow the pirate life of Francois L'Olonnais. These books correlate well to common core standards that ask students to read stories and literature, as well as more complex texts that provide facts and background knowledge in areas such as science and social studies. Students will be challenged and asked questions that push them to refer back to what they've read. This stresses critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are required for success in college, career, and life.