Pirate

Author: (USA) Howard Pyle
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: The earliest records of pirates appear on a clay tablet, dated back to 1350 BC—meaning that pirates emerged almost as soon as humans began sailing the seas. Throughout the course of civilization, pirate legends have always played a key role. Long before written records existed, people spread tales of pirates through word of mouth, gradually weaving ordinary figures into legendary stories. Howard Pyle vividly describes the stories of 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 tales and anti-hero figures. A host of renowned pirate captains, including the infamous "Blackbeard" Edward Teach, Captain Kidd, and "Blackbaron" Roberts, became legends in this period of pirate history.