pirates

Presents a brief history of Edward Teach, the eighteenth-century pirate known as Blackbeard that traces his range of piracy along the Atlantic coast of North America, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Describes the lives of corsairs Arouj and Kheir-ed-din, the red-bearded Muslim brothers known as the Barbarossas, including Arouj's battles on the North African coast and Kheir-ed-din's surprise attack on Spain's Balearic Islands.

Describes the short lives of Mary Read and Anne Bonny, two eighteenth-century European strangers who wound up on the same ship as pirates, both disguised as men, and showed themselves to be just as tough as the men if not tougher.

Chronicles the life of pirate William Kidd, describing his family in New York, his agreement to privateer for England, and his capture of the "Quedagh Merchant," for which he was hanged.

Tells the life story of pirate Jean Lafitte, including his key role in the Americans' victory at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.

Describes the life of legendary eighteenth-century pirate Blackbeard, including his time as a privateer, his betrayal of his crew in 1718, and his violent death.

Describes the life of Welsh buccaneer Sir Henry Morgan, including the taking of Portobello and his defense of Jamaica against the Spanish.

Sent to pirate school against her will, Maisy Pickles organizes a mutiny among the students.

A collection of made-up facts, educated guesses, and silly pictures about pirates.

Discusses notable pirates and their activities over four centuries, from Africa to the Caribbean.