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A thousand years of pirates / William Gilkerson.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780887769245 (hc) :
- Physical Description: 96 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 24 x 29 cm.
- Publisher: Toronto : Tundra Books, 2009.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| Subject: | Piracy > History > Juvenile literature. Pirates > History > Juvenile literature. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | J 910.45 Gil | 31681002312064 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Examines the lives and practices of pirates from the time of the Vikings up to the nineteenth century, discussing their different methods, the ships they used, and profiling such notorious characters as Black Beard, Captain Kidd, and Granuaile. - Baker & Taylor
For as long as they've existed, pirates have conjured up visions of high-seas adventure and skullduggery, sea chases and bloody battles, dangerous coastal lairs and buried treasure; this detailed guide examines the lives and tactics of these criminals, profiling notorious characters including Black Beard and Granuaile. - Random House, Inc.
For as long as theyâve existed, pirates have conjured up visions of high-seas adventure and skullduggery, sea chases and bloody battles, dangerous coastal lairs and buried treasure. Rightly so, for ever since ships have carried valuable cargo, pirates have enraged monarchs and struck terror into the hearts of honest seamen with their willingness to risk life and limb for an undeserved share of the riches. Whether the cargo was gold or silver, spices or silks, animal or human, there have always been villains ruthless enough to kill or be hanged for it.
From the days of the Vikings to the present and in all the oceans of the world, pirates have made their presence known and feared. Recorded here are their stories along with striking images of ships, storms at sea, and secret harbors where âblack shipsâ could be re-stocked and refitted.
Award-winning author and artist William Gilkerson has spent years researching and painting their colorful history. From the terrible Black Beard to the fascinating Granuaile, or Grace OâMalley as the English called her, they have come to life under his brush. One can almost hear the creak of timbers, the snap of canvas while turning the pages. This gift book is a rich treasure in its own right.
