Profiles pirates from throughout history, including the Barbarossa brothers, Edward Teach, the Vikings, and Henry Avery, and looks at their different tools and flags.
Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index
Contents:
A pirate's life for you? The Vikings: Evil from the north The Barbarossa brothers: Aruj and Hizir Francois L'Olonnais: French fanatic Henry Avery: Striking it rich Edward Teach: Flaming beard Stede Bonnet: Throwing it all away Jack & Anne & Mary: Fearsome threesome Bartholomew Roberts: Smooth operator Edward Low: Worst ever? Chien I Sao: A professional pirate Modern pirates: A returning danger What every pirate needs