Seadogs and scallywags populate these pages, in thrilling tales of real-life buccaneers. Historically accurate but as compelling as any legends, the stories feature such well-known characters as Barbarossa and his Mediterranean corsairs and the notorious pirates of the Spanish Main: Henry Morgan, Blackbeard, and Captain Kidd. Reprint of The Book of Pirates, George G. Harrap & Company, London, 1916.
Infamous Pirates: Their Lives and Bloody Exploits by Ezra Strong This book of true tales of high-seas outlaws dates from the early 19th century when pirates still ruled the Caribbean. Fast paced and action packed, it continues to captivate readers.
Buccaneers and Pirates by Frank R. Stockton Often humorous, sometimes chilling, always intriguing, these true stories describe the exploits of such notorious maritime marauders as Blackbeard, Henry Morgan, Jean Lafitte, Captain Kidd, and other lesser known but equally cutthroat brigands.
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.
