Synopsis
Sail the seas in search of treasure with David Spence of the Nat. Maritime Mus., (U.K.). Meet the infamous Blackbeard & Capt. Kidd. Learn about raising the Jolly Roger, walking the plank, & sharing the bounty. Find out what happens to those who break the pirate code of conduct . . . . Special see-through acetate pages, wheels, tabs, flaps, & windows make this interactive book truly exciting. Chapters include: robbery on the high seas; pirate ships; Spanish treasure; sailing under the Jolly Roger; life on board; fearsome figures; honor among thieves; female pirates; myth & reality; & the pirate s fate. Glossary of pirate terms. Juvenile audience.
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About the Author
David Spence has a particular interest in maritime, social and art history and this is reflected in his published works. He is a graduate of England's Royal College of Art and is currently a director of the National Maritime Museum in London.
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