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Pirate : the Golden Age / A. Konstam & D. Rickman ; illustrated by G. Rava.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Konstam, Angus, author.
Rickman, D., author.
Contributor:
Rava, G., illustrator.
Series:
Warrior series ; 158.
Warrior ; 158
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Pirates--History--18th century.
Pirates.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (135 p.)
Place of Publication:
Oxford, England ; Long Island City, New York : Osprey Publishing, 2011.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
This book describes the life of a pirate in the early 18th century, the 'Golden Age of Piracy'. It charts the way these men (and a few women) were recruited, how they operated, what they looked like and what prospects their lives held. In the process the book strips away many of the myths associated with piracy to reveal the harsh realities of those who lived beyond the normal bounds of society. Written by pirate expert Angus Konstam, the book draws on decades of research into the subject, and pulls together information from a myriad of sources including official reports, contemporary newsp
Contents:
Cover; Title; Contents; Introduction; Chronology; Recruitment; Skills; Appearance; A Pirate's Life; Violence; Plunder; Revenge; Fate; Pirate Resources; Further Reading; Glossary; Imprint
Notes:
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on print version record.
ISBN:
9781849084987
184908498X
9781849089418
1849089418

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