December 2008

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Pirate Treasure in the Library
Piracy has always been the preserve of those who desire to live short, intense lives filled with the pursuit of treasure and adventure outside the law. Few of the famous pirates died in their own beds at a ripe old age. We look at those who roamed the Spanish Main from the time of Drake to the early Eighteenth century. Avast, ye lubbers!

Privateers, Buccaneers and Pirates: An Annotated Checklist
Including surveys of the period and biographies.

Howard Pyle’s Book of Pirates
For boys and girls growing up in the first part of the Twentieth century, Howard Pyle’s illustrations illuminated their visions of times past.

Pirates Can Be Fun
A not-entirely-serious look at pirate fiction

Books into Film
Benjamin Blake / Son of Fury