Download or read book Incredible Pirate Tales written by Tom McCarthy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Long John Silver to Captain Hook, Blackbeard to Captain Kidd, pirates are the stuff of legend. Storylines have been based on these terribly charismatic cutthroats for decades, with varying degrees of fact thrown in. Incredible Pirate Tales captures the most audacious tales of actual and fictional characters who took up the “black flag” and a life of crime on the high seas. *Books on pirates and their escapades are irresistable *Anthologies of classic stories make great gifts Tom McCarthy grew up on the Great Lakes. His love of sailing and the ocean is the driving force behind this collection of stories.
Download or read book Incredible Pirate Tales written by Tom McCarthy and published by . This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captures 14 of the most incredible stories of actual and fictional characters who took up the ¿black flag¿ and a life on the high seas. Meet L¿Olonnois the Cruel, the most notorious pirate of his day. Witness the rise of a pirate named Peter, who settles in France, where he retires as a gentleman. Learn about the exploits, arrests, and executions of infamous sea wolves such as Jean Lafitte, Charles Vane, and the Joassammee Pirates of the Persian Gulf. From the women who married them to their hostages, from the sailors defending their ships against attack to the pirates themselves, everyone has an astonishing tale to tell. Includes accounts of ghost pirates seeking revenge on their enemies. ¿Captures the pirates¿ savage and glorious existence.¿
Download or read book Pirates written by Tom McCarthy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are fifteen thrilling stories that have long been unabatedly popular with readers of all ages. Stories that are, in turn, dramatic, exciting, and eminently readable. These are stories that will transport readers to a long-forgotten world inhabited by some of history’s most notorious pirates—both fictional and real-life. These are tales of hidden treasures, kidnapping, murder, intrigue and betrayal—and above all else, adventure. Blackbeard, Long John Silver, buccaneers, and Captain Blood—long forgotten tales from such authors as Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Conan Dolye, and James Fenimore Cooper—the gritty adventure and skullduggery of pirates that has been a staple of adventure tales for hundreds years. Pirates! continues the tradition. Readers will learn the pirate’s code from an actual 1700s document, that states, “If any man shall lose a Joint in times of an engagement, shall have 400 Pieces of Eight; if a limb, 800.” And “that Man that shall strike another whilst these Articles are in force, shall receive Mose’s Law [that is 40 stripes lacking one] on the Bare back.” Readers have long turned to the sea as a backdrop for escape. Who doesn’t love a tale of pirates, and duplicity, and hidden treasures? All of these stories have endured the test of time and await a new generation of readers.
Download or read book Pirates and Shipwrecks written by Tom McCarthy and published by Nomad Press. This book was released on 2016-10-24 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Daniel Collins and the crew of the Betsey set sail for Cuba in 1824, they have no idea of the horrors that lie ahead. This is just one of the stories in a collection of five true tales about pirates and shipwrecks that introduces readers to the perils of the high seas. Pirates and Shipwrecks: True Stories is the first book in the Mystery & Mayhem series for 9–12 year olds, which features true tales that whet kids’ appetites for history by engaging them in genres with proven track records—mystery and adventure. History is made of near misses, unexplained disappearances, unsolved mysteries, and bizarre events that are almost too weird to be true—almost! The Mystery & Mayhem series delves into the past to provide kids with a jumping-off point into a lifelong habit of appreciating history. Each of the true tales in Pirates and Shipwrecks, including stories about pirate Barbarossa and adventurer John Franklin, is paired with interesting facts about the setting, industry, and time period. A glossary and index provide the opportunity to use essential academic tools. These nonfiction narratives use clear, concise language with compelling plots, drawing in both avid and reluctant readers.
Download or read book Ghost Pirates written by Tom McCarthy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghosts. Pirates. Put the two together and you’ve got a winning combination of the most exciting stories ever written. It's enough to make anyone say, "Shiver me timbers"--with delight. The spirits of Davy Jones's locker have a long and colorful history among sailors and lovers of literature. From Daniel Defoe's "The Four Years Voyages of Capt. George Roberts" to Thomas Smollet's "The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle" to Washington Irving's "Adventures of the Black Fisherman," ghost pirates swashbuckle in and out of the scene, stealing the souls of the doomed and frightening the innocent. Prepare yourself for a thrilling ride.
Download or read book Pirates Dead Men s Tales written by Anne Rooney and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Pirates' explores pirates throughout history and across the globe. Come face-to-face with some of the most villainous and scurrilous rogues ever to sail the seven seas including the notorious Blackbeard, who terrorised the Caribbean and the Atlantic seaboard of America and Captain Kidd, who might be the unluckiest pirate of all time. In-depth pirate profiles are interspersed with highly visual maps and reveal all the incredible details of life as a pirate on the high seas.
Download or read book The Pirate King written by Graham A. Thomas and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling account of history's most famous pirate. The Pirate King is the compelling true story of a Welshman who became one of the most ruthless and brutal buccaneers of the golden age of piracy. The inspiration for dozens of fictionalized pirates in film, television, and literature—as well the namesake of one of the world’s most popular rum brands—Captain Sir Henry Morgan was matchless among pirates and privateers. Unlike most of his contemporaries, he was not hunted down and killed or captured by the authorities. Instead he was considered a hero in England and given a knighthood and eventually was made governor of Jamaica. As Graham Thomas reveals in this fresh biography of this complex and intriguing character, Morgan was an exceptional military leader whose prime motivation was to amass as much wealth as he could by sacking and plundering settlements, towns, and cities up and down the Spanish Main. Featuring graphic accounts of Morgan’s exploits, eventually leading to an unparalleled rise to power and legitimacy, The Pirate King is a riveting read sure to become a key text in pirate literature. Thomas dispels myths and separates fact from fiction as he presents an intriguing new portrait of one of history’s most compelling figures. Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Arcade, Good Books, Sports Publishing, and Yucca imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs. Our list includes biographies on well-known historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, Nelson Mandela, and Alexander Graham Bell, as well as villains from history, such as Heinrich Himmler, John Wayne Gacy, and O. J. Simpson. We have also published survivor stories of World War II, memoirs about overcoming adversity, first-hand tales of adventure, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Download or read book Wolves of the Sea written by Randall Parrish and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Pirates True Stories of Seafaring Rogues written by Anne Rooney and published by Carlton Books. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ahoy, there Get set for a thrilling voyage as you explore pirates throughout history and across the globe. Includes maps and profiles of the scurviest seadogs ever. Who were the real pirates of the Caribbean--and beyond? Find out Pirates: True Tales of Seafaring Rogues brings us face to face with some of the most villainous and scurrilous rogues ever to sail the seven seas. Travel from North Africa to the China Seas to meet the notorious Blackbeard, the fearsome Barbarossa brothers, and the women pirates Mary Read, Anne Bonny, and Zheng Shi. With sumptuous maps, themed spreads, and true tales of a pirate's daily life, this book takes you on an epic adventure. New in paperback edition of Pirates: Dead Men's Tales.
Download or read book Pirate Tales from the Law written by Arthur Merton Harris and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pirateria written by Calef Brown and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visit this one-stop pirate shop for all your swashbuckling needs, from #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Calef Brown. Are you a Privateer? A Mutineer? Or a happy-go-lucky Buccaneer? Do you need top quality pirate gear? Well never fear, Pirateria is here! Welcome to Pirateria, the most glorious pirate emporium on the seven seas! When pirates need superior wares for life at sea, they head on down to Pirateria, where they can find treasure chests (the very best), peg legs, planks, eye patches, head rags, vests, pantaloons—and even satchels and pouches for gems and doubloons—all at prices that can’t be beat. Creativity runs amok in this energetic, rhyming text full of beards and barnacles and plenty of pirate fun. Arrrr ya looking for a good price on big-buckle shoes—and a rollicking read-aloud about practical pirates? Look no further!
Download or read book Weird Pirate Tales written by Nicholas Rubner and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-01-25 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in London in 1954, he moved to Leeds at the age of nine. On a holiday to Scarborough, he was taken on the pirate ship the Hispaniola, which was on a lake called The Mere. The crew were dressed as pirates and took the kids to a small island on the lake to dig for doubloons which were exchanged for sixpences. After this exciting holiday (and many Errol Flynn films) he dressed as a pirate at weekends, much to the astonishment of his friends. Moving to Bridlington at the age of forty-eight, he became a proper pirate wandering the streets of Whitby and Bridlington, having many exciting adventures.
Download or read book Pirate Tales The Pirate Captain written by Terry Deary and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-13 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ The North Atlantic, 1726 Captain Fly is the greatest pirate to sail the seven seas - or so he says. But his captives Jed and Arthur think he's a bad-tempered bully. Now Captain Fly has ordered his prisoners to work for him as pirates, or he'll kill them! It's time to stop the cruel captain for good... A fantastic story blending pirate legend with historical fact and Terry Deary's vividly imagined characters. ____________________ 'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical.' Books For Keeps
Download or read book How I Became a Pirate written by Melinda Long and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2003 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pirates have green teeth when they have any teeth at all. I know about pirates, because one day, when I was at the beach building a sand castle and minding my own business, a pirate ship sailed into view."So proclaims Jeremy Jacob, a boy who joins Captain Braid Beard and his crew in this witty look at the finer points of pirate life by the Caldecott Honor winning illustrator David Shannon and the storyteller Melinda Long. Jeremy learns how to say scurvy dog, sing sea chanteys, and throw food . . . but he also learns that there are no books or good night kisses on board: Pirates don t tuck. A swashbuckling adventure with fantastically silly, richly textured illustrations that suit the story to a T. "
Download or read book Giant Tales World of Pirates written by Heather Marie Schuldt and published by Professor Limn Books. This book was released on 2014-01-24 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ancient curse is causing ships to sink in the Caribbean, and treasure is to be found. You'll find roving adventure with desperadoes and voyagers sailing near uncharted islands in this collection of 3-minute tales from forty authors. If you'd like to hear a pirate tale, then this is the book for you.
Download or read book Shiver Me Timbers written by Jim Chobot and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "These swashbuckling pirate tales will captivate both parent and child alike with their clever characters and awesome adventures. A must!" --Marcia Vaughan, author "My children loved these stories; they are terrific read-aloud tales. The unique characters, rich descriptions, and clever twists and turns kept them enthralled. And these are pirates we're happy to have our kids emulate--strong women, courageous cabin boys, and captains who love cats." --Nancy Morgan Barnes, M.Ed., parent and educator Follow the daring Sally McGee who must masquerade as a boy to sail the high seas. As her journey unfolds, she encounters an infamous pirate captain, and both of their lives are changed forever. In Pirates' Revenge, Sally is forced to face the consequences of her actions and learns that pirating is not all sailing in fair winds. In Nameless, explore a wrecked ship with the Black Doubloon's Mr. Drat, as he rescues a mysterious young Portuguese girl left for dead. Learn why she must leave her dangerous past behind in order to survive. Sail along with Mr. Drat in The Captain's Cat, and discover why Pieces of Eight is much more than the average pirate pet. And finally, rejoin Sally as she unlocks the secrets of Sanctuary and discovers the story of Zor and Bella, who, with the help of their pet crow Ebony, fight to free their island from the magical grip of an evil sorcerer.
Download or read book Real Pirates written by Barry Clifford and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles the ship Whidah, including who sailed it, where it sailed, and why it sailed, and what happened to it.
