Download or read book Pirate Hideouts written by Allison Lassieur and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2007 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the places that pirates used as hideouts.
Download or read book Pirates written by Paul Harrison and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2007-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the world of pirates, covering myths, weapons, treasure, battles, famous pirates, pirates in popular culture, and the dangers presented by modern piracy.
Download or read book Pirate Ships written by Liam O'Donnell and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2007 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents different types of pirate ships and their features, how they were obtained, their uses and care, and some of the famous pirates who used them.
Download or read book Pirate Treasure written by Liam O'Donnell and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2007 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the things that pirates considered treasure, how they got it, and what they did with the treasure.
Download or read book The Pirate Code written by Liam O'Donnell and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2007 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the daily lives of pirates, the code of conduct they lived by, and the punishments they faced if they broke the rules.
Download or read book Pirates written by Jim Brew and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avast, me hearty, or yeÕll be walkinÕ the plank! Ð or so weÕd like to think. Pirates had a host of punishments for their unlucky captives, but walking the plank is likely just a myth. Learn what high-sea hijinks brought pirates a deadly reputation Ð unless ye be too lily livered!
Download or read book The History of Pirates written by Allison Lassieur and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2007 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the golden age of piracy, including why people became pirates, the life of a pirate, and why the era ended.
Download or read book Pirate Queens written by Rebecca Alexandra Simon and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2022-06-16 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first full biography of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, 18th-century partners in crime who terrorized the Caribbean: “Excellent . . . informative and interesting.” —Model Shipwrights Between August and October 1720, two female pirates named Anne Bonny and Mary Read terrorized the Caribbean in and around Jamaica. Despite their short career, they became two of the most notorious pirates during the height of the eighteenth-century Golden Age of Piracy. In a world dominated by men, they became infamous for their bravery, cruelty, and unwavering determination to escape the social constraints placed on women during that time. But despite their notoriety, mystery shrouds their lives before they became pirates. Their biographies were recorded in Captain Charles Johnson’s 1724 book, A General History of the Pyrates, depicting the two as illegitimate women raised by men who, against insurmountable odds, crossed paths in Nassau and became pirates together. But how much is fact versus fiction? This first full-length biography about Anne Bonny and Mary Read explores their intriguing backgrounds while examining the social context of women in their lifetime and their legacy in popular culture, which exists to the present day. Using A General History of the Pyrates, early modern legal documents relating to women, their recorded public trial in The Tryal of Jack Rackham and Other Pyrates, newspapers, and new research, this book unravels the mysteries and legends surrounding their lives.
Download or read book Piracy written by Jennifer Lombardo and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When most people think of pirates, they think of buccaneers sailing the seas in search of treasure. However, piracy has changed over time, and many of today's most fearsome pirates work behind computer screens. Readers will be captivated by this exciting look at the history of piracy, from the legendary Blackbeard to the pirates who still hijack ships today, as well as the kinds of piracy unique to the digital age. Their reading experience is heightened through the use of relevant primary sources, annotated quotes, detailed sidebars, and a thoroughly researched timeline of piracy.
Download or read book Pirates on the Map written by Alix Wood and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This valuable resource will teach readers everything they need to know to read a map. They’ll get lost in this book as they read fun facts about real-life pirate shipwrecks and buried treasure. They will also learn about scale, longitude and latitude, relevant vocabulary, and how to read a legend. Call-outs throughout the text will challenge them to think fast and test their newly acquired skills.
Download or read book The War Against the Pirates written by Barry Gough and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on hitherto unused sources in English and Spanish in British and American archives, in this book naval historian Barry Gough and legal authority Charles Borras investigate a secret Anglo-American coercive war against Spain, 1815-1835. Described as a war against piracy at the time, the authors explore how British and American interests – diplomatic and military – aligned to contain Spanish power to the critically influential islands of Cuba and Puerto Rico, facilitating the forging of an enduring but unproclaimed Anglo-American alliance which endures to this day. Due attention is given to United States Navy actions under Commodore David Porter, to this day a subject of controversy. More significantly though, through the juxtaposition of British, American and Spanish sources, this book uncovers the roots of piracy – and suppression– that laid the foundation for the tortured decline of the Spanish empire in the Americas and the subsequent rise of British and American empires, instrumental in stamping out Caribbean piracy for good.
Download or read book The Law and Practice of Piracy at Sea written by Panos Koutrakos and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays provides a comprehensive assessment of the legal and policy approaches to maritime counter-piracy adopted by the EU and other international actors over the last few years. As the financial cost of Somali piracy for the maritime industry and the world economy as a whole was estimated to have reached $18 billion by 2010, the phenomenon of piracy at sea has steadily grown in significance and has recently attracted the attention of international policy makers. Moreover, piracy is intrinsically linked to state failure and other pathologies bred by it, such as organised crime and terrorism. This book adopts a holistic approach to the topic, examining approaches to piracy as these emerge in different geographical areas, as well as tackling the central issues which counter-piracy raises in terms of the most topical aspects of international law (international humanitarian law and armed conflict, piracy and terrorism, use of force). It also focuses on the approach of the EU, placing counter-piracy in its broader legal context. Providing a detailed doctrinal exploration of the issues which counter-piracy raises, it emphasises and draws upon the insights of the practice of counter-piracy by bringing together academic lawyers and the legal advisers of the main actors in the area (EU, US, NATO, UK). The book raises fundamental questions about the law and practice of international law: are the rules of the international law of the sea on piracy still relevant? To what extent has the shared interest of international actors in tackling piracy given rise to common practices? Do the interactions among the actors examined in the book suggest fragmentation or unity of the international legal order? Is it premature to view these interactions as signalling the gradual emergence of global law in the area? This common analytical frame of reference is underlined by the concluding part, which draws these threads together. The book will be of interest to legal scholars, political scientists and international relations theorists, as well as decision-makers and students of law, politics and international relations.
Download or read book Sailors of the Cloud Ships written by David Fooks and published by BookLocker.com, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Age of Sail wrought the greatest change to the world in the history of mankind; possibly until the Age of Space Exploration. From 1450 to 1850 the Western world experienced explosive and violent change, most of it brought about by the great sailing ships of the era, and driven by the personal ambition for power and riches in a handful of men and women, who in many cases didn’t have a clue what they were getting into. Today, this exciting era receives just superficial coverage; names, dates and what was accomplished. But, behind these were real people, and digging into their lives can bring up startling facts: Columbus spent much of his life as a pirate. Magellan wasn’t the first to circumvent the globe. Horatio Nelson, England’s greatest naval hero, suffered from violent seasickness. America’s most famous lightkeeper, recognized for saving as many as 32 drowning men over 52 years, was a woman. Women served as crew in the British Navy, and fought alongside their husbands; a two-year-old boy served as a midshipman, and babies were born on Nelson's flagship during both the Battles of Trafalgar and the Nile. The British monarchy financed and provided oversight for the largest slave transport company in history. History can be humorous, surprising, and even shocking, and, it is anything but dull.
Download or read book History of Pirates written by Nicky Huys and published by Nicky Huys. This book was released on with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "History of Pirates" takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the captivating world of pirates, exploring their legendary exploits, the maritime landscapes they roamed, and the enduring impact they have had on human history. From the infamous buccaneers of the Caribbean to the fierce female pirates, this book delves into the stories of the swashbuckling figures who defied conventions and sailed the treacherous seas in pursuit of adventure, treasure, and freedom. Uncover the challenges faced by these daring individuals, the tactics they employed during their raids, and the political, economic, and social factors that shaped their era. Discover the democratic nature of pirate crews, the allure of pirate havens and hideouts, and the battles fought by pirate hunters to bring an end to the golden age of piracy. With vivid storytelling and meticulous research, "History of Pirates" brings to life the colorful characters, thrilling adventures, and enduring legacy of these fascinating figures who continue to capture our imagination.
Download or read book Pirates Rogues of Monterey Bay written by Todd Cook and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-04 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the California bay’s colorful history with pirates. The age of pirates spanned nearly two hundred years and was considered a plague on the high seas. Even the far reaches of what was then Alta California weren’t safe, and a surprising number of unexpected visitors sailed into Monterey Bay. Argentinian Hippolyte Bouchard, spurred by revolutionary fervor, attacked Monterey, the then Spanish capital of Alta California, using pirating tactics that left their mark centuries later, and privateers like Sir Francis Drake prowled the Pacific, leaving possible traces of their journey on the beaches of California. The foggy coastline of Monterey even inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write his famous Treasure Island. Join author Todd Cook as he explores the Monterey Peninsula’s eclectic pirating history.
Download or read book Star Wars How Not to Get Eaten by Ewoks and Other Galactic Survival Skills written by Christian Blauvelt and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A humorous guide on how to survive the Star Wars galaxy's many dangers The Star Wars galaxy is a dangerous place. From ruthless bounty hunters, ferocious beasts, and extreme weather, to hostile landscapes, social minefields, and backstabbing allies-perils and hazards are never far away! How do you flee an exploding Death Star? What's the best way to source a starship at a spaceport? How would you escape kidnap by Tusken Raiders on Tatooine? Survival means keeping your wits about you. This fun, practical Star Wars book will teach you how to recognise threats and learn what to do to stay alive in a galaxy far, far away. Explore the methods used by your favorite Star Wars movie characters to escape sticky situations, with this handy manual. DK's How Not to Get Eaten by Ewoks will help you to navigate galactic pitfalls, whether you're learning how to avoid offending aliens of other species, or trying to find food and shelter in emergency situations. From survival kits and disguises, to tips on diplomacy and etiquette, this book's step-by-step instructions, illuminating graphics, and beautiful illustrations will ensure your survival in a galaxy where anything can happen! © & TM 2019 LUCASFILM LTD.
Download or read book Circle of Swords written by Wayde Wilson and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-10-10 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover what turned a bunch of outlaws into an elite group of military commandos known as Davids Mighty Menand let God make a hero out of you! In Circle of Swords, Wayde Wilson uses the adventures of Davids Mighty Men, thirty seven of the baddest dudes in the Bible, to talk to guys about God. Using modern-day references and experiences, a friendly-yet-bluntly honest writing style, and interactive questions and challenges, Wilson takes on nine subjects that should matter to every man: leadership, reputation, connecting with God, service, courage, friendship, broken relationships, family, and leaving a legacy. Are you man enough to hang out with Davids Mighty Men? Then grab your sword and let the adventure begin!
