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contains maps, drawings and photos; This book tells the story of the golden age of piracy that is “packed with history, anecdote, and above all adventure.” Stories of such legendary pirates as: Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Anne Bonny and Mary Read are included. Mr. Cordingly has chapters on such interesting topics as: women pirates and pirates’ women; torture, violence and marooning; hunting down the pirates; and trials, executions and hanging in chains to name a few. The author has also included notes, a glossary and complete bibliography. |
