The World Of The Pirate

Explore the world of the pirate...as he goes about his everyday life aboard ship, as he ruthlessly attacks treasure ships and as he spends his looted spoils on land.In The World of the Pirate dramatic panoramas of bloodthirsty battles, accurate pictures of weapons, tool and ships, cameos of famous pirates and glimpses of everyday life are all created in the outstanding illustrations.Discover what weapons a pirate carried, what plunder he sole, what kinds of ships he used and where he hid out after a successful raid. Enjoy the colorful life stories of some notorious pirates and find out how the 'golden age' of piracy eventually came to an end.