Highly readable, magnificently illustrated tales recount the rip-roaring adventures of swashbuckling pirates and buccaneers of the Spanish Main. Includes "The Ghost of Captain Brand," "Tom Chist and the Treasure Box," "Jack Ballister's Fortunes," "The Ruby of Kishmoor," and other tales. Enhanced with 63 of the author's own illustrations, including 11 full-color plates.
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Otto of the Silver Hand by Howard Pyle Born into a robber baron's household in medieval Germany, young Otto is caught in the middle of a violent blood feud. Nevertheless, the lad grows up to be a gentle and loving person. 55 illustrations.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle Reprint of the original edition, the finest modern version of the English outlaw's merry adventures. Includes 23 full-page illustrations.
The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur by Howard Pyle Splendid retelling of the adventures of Sir Galahad and the pursuit of the Holy Grail; last days of King Arthur, more. Rich medieval flavor enhanced with 39 of Pyle's atmospheric illustrations.
The King of Pirates by Daniel Defoe In this thrilling tale of high-seas adventure by the author of Robinson Crusoe, colorful rogue Captain Avery defends himself against scandalous accusations and, in doing so, draws a rousing portrait of pirate life.
The Story of Jack Ballister's Fortunes by Howard Pyle A kidnapped English orphan finds adventure and romance in 18th-century Virginia, where he matches wits with Blackbeard and his pirate crew. This rollicking tale features 14 illustrations by the author.
Pirates CD-ROM and Book by Jeff A. Menges Unique pictorial archive offers 190 images of high-seas adventure — 60 color, 130 black-and-white — featuring portraits of famous pirates and ships, plus historic and fictional scenes.
Pirates, Patriots, and Princesses: The Art of Howard Pyle by Howard Pyle, Jeff A. Menges 65 plates of Pyle's rare, early-edition printings: action-packed drawings of dueling pirates and pistol-toting buccaneers, Revolutionary-era patriots, knights in armor rescuing fair maidens, and more.
The Garden Behind the Moon: A Real Story of the Moon-Angel by Howard Pyle Children are transported to an unforgettable and faraway magical land where a young boy discovers a treasury of lost riches, where youngsters always play, and no one ever cries.
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe The only survivor of a shipwreck endures 28 years of solitude on a Caribbean island and masters both his strange new world and himself. Brilliant, evocative details of Crusoe's struggles and exploits.
