Pirate: The Buccaneer's (Unofficial) Manual

by Stephen Turnbull

Book Overview

Pirate: The Buccaneer's (Unofficial) Manual is a witty, informative, and highly entertaining guide to how to be a pirate, combining historical accuracy with an irreverent but revealing look at the eighteenth-century world of piracy and buccaneering. Included are chapters on the history of piracy, stretching back to ancient Greece and Rome; essentials of language and dress; notable pirate role models, including Blackbeard and Captain Kidd; what...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500252238
• ISBN13: 9780500252239
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.9"