Pirates: Swashbuckling Stories from the Seven Seas
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Book Overview
The surprising success of Pirates of the Caribbean, a new screen adaptation of the classic Peter Pan, and the Russell Crowe film Master and Commander have fueled interest in seagoing swashbucklers. There is a rich literature on pirates -- both in fiction and nonfiction. This collection offers excerpts from the works of contemporary authors: Patrick O'Brian's riveting account of a sea battle with Borneo's pirates will enthrall his fans; Farley Mowat's...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1560256168
ISBN13:9781560256168
Release Date:October 2004
Publisher:Da Capo
Length:368 Pages
Weight:1.20 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.1" x 8.9"
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A fantastic collection of pirate stories!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Pirate-lovers will find a crew of jolly, rapacious, and downright wicked scoundrels in this collection of stories for swashbucklers of all ages. Stevenson, Defoe, Salgari, R.M. Ballantyne, Howard Pyle, Dumas, all the legendary hitters are there. There is a vast sea of swashbuckling pirate adventure literature out there and this is a great way to sample a variety of styles and maybe even discover a few lost classics. If you're a fan of pirate fiction, it just doesn't get any better than this!
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