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Author: |
Sherry, Frank |
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Title: |
Raiders & Rebels/ The Golden Age of Piracy |
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Publisher: |
Quill William Morrow |
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Year: |
1986 |
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Edition: |
1st edition |
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Author Signed: |
No |
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Size: |
8vo |
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Cover: |
Softcover |
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Cover Condition: |
Very Good |
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Dust Jacket: |
No |
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Dust Jacket Condition: |
No Dust Jacket |
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Pages: |
399 |
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Language: |
English |
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Ex Libris: |
No |
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Ex Library: |
No |
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Photos: |
Yes |
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Illustrations: |
Yes |
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Type: |
Treasure |
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Category: |
Pirates |
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Keywords: (
with links to related eBay searches) |
buccaneer
corsair
freebooter
marauder
picaroon
privateer
pirate treasure
jolly roger
spanish main
galleon
doubloons
pieces of eight
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Description: |
contains a number of drawings and painting reproductions This book gives a factual account of the “golden age” of piracy from 1690 -1725. “It is also a dramatic tale of people so desperate for personal freedom that they would risk their lives to achieve their goal.” The actor examines the social, economic, and political factors that motivated thousands of men (and women) to enter the profession of piracy. The book covers a number of the most famous pirates that plied their trade during this era. |
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Price: |
$15.00
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