Pirate

Author: Howard Pyle (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: The earliest records of pirates appear on a clay tablet, which is believed to have been created around 1350 BC—meaning that pirates emerged almost as soon as humans began sailing the seas. Throughout the course of civilization's development, pirate legends have always played a key role. Long before written records existed, people spread tales of pirates through word of mouth, and in the process, ordinary figures gradually evolved into legendary characters. Howard Pyle vividly describes the stories of some famous pirates, from the ghost of Captain Brand to the treasure of Jack Barrie, each scene either humorous or thrilling, allowing readers to fully appreciate the grandeur of the sea and the legends of the brave. The golden age of piracy began in 1691 and lasted until around 1723. It was an era filled with legendary stories and anti-hero figures. A host of highly renowned pirate captains, including the famous "Blackbeard" Edward Teach, Captain Kidd, and "Black Baron" Roberts, became legends in this period of pirate history.