Pirate /

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by Lock, Deborah.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: DK eye wonder. Published by : DK, (London ; | New York :) Physical details: 48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 27 cm. Subject(s): Pirates. Year : 2005 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Vernon River Consolidated School 910.4 LOC Available

Includes index.

What is a pirate -- Where were they? -- Early piracy -- Raiders of the North -- Barbary corsairs -- The Maltese revenge -- The New World -- Privateers -- Buccaneers -- The Jolly Roger -- The pirate round -- Attack! -- Hand-to-hand -- A pirate's life for me -- Marooned -- Pirates of the Indian Ocean -- Unlucky pirate -- Punishment -- The king of the pirates -- Pirates of the eastern seas -- Pirates of today.

A description of pirates throughout history, including their ships, weapons, and sea routes. Also provides brief sketches of a few famous pirates, such as Blackbeard.