Pirate / Platt, Richard

A photographic introduction to pirates, examining the history of piracy as it was practiced around the world, weapons, navigation and maps, female pirates, life at sea and on land, and the appearance of pirates in film and literature.

Explores the world of pirates, from the Viking raiders to the buccaneers of the Spanish Main.

Examines the world of pirates, from the bloodthirsty Viking raiders to the cutthroat buccaneers of the Spanish Main.

Explores the world of pirates, from the Viking raiders to the buccaneers of the Spanish Main.