The Pirates

by Sam Jones

Pirates are often glorified as nautical Robin Hoods, heroes of the seas - and some were great navigators, map makers, and discoverers. But they were also thieves and murderers. They were undoubtedly merciless, but their crimes took place in a cruel age when even children might be hanged for stealing pennies. Here, from historian Sam Jones, the likes of Francis Drake, Captain Morgan, Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, and even some female pirates, such as Mary Reed and Anne Bonny, spring to life.

129 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 5, 2016

Reviews

[Marc · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay book.But could of being a bit more interesting.Would love more details on certain pirates, where they lived, the islands they called home.Certain exploits.As is the book is more of a chronologie of the pirate era.

[James Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hoist the jolly Roger, mates

In general really nothing new here, but the chapter devoted to the Lefittes is well written and contains info I was unaware of its light reading but I enjoyed it.