Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship

by Kenneth J. Kinkor and Sharon Simpson

Book Overview

The riveting story of the slave ship Whydah, captured by pirates and later sunk in a fierce storm off the coast of Massachusetts, energizes this lavish companion book to a unique exhibition on a five-year U.S. tour. Packed with plunder from more than 50 captured ships, the Whydah was discovered by underwater explorer Barry Clifford in 1984. Now, for the first time, its treasure holds are unlocked for public view.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1426202628
• ISBN13: 9781426202629
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9