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Pirates

Name: Pirates
ISBN: 9780241282816

By Ed T. Fox

Were pirates daring adventurers—or rule-following sailors hiding a surprising truth?

factual · colourful · engaging · informative

Genres

Non-fiction History

What is Pirates about?

Step aboard a pirate ship and discover the truth behind the legends of the high seas. Explore what pirates ate, how they lived, the rules they followed and what they really searched for. Meet famous figures including Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Mary Read and Ching Shih, and learn about pirates from the Vikings to the modern day. Packed with fascinating facts, colourful photographs, illustrations, quizzes and a timeline, this book separates pirate myths from historical reality.

About the author

Ed T. Fox is a historian and writer who enjoys exploring exciting stories from the past. He researches pirates and the rules they made for life at sea. His books include *Pirates in Their Own Words* and *The King of the Pirates*. Ed’s work helps readers discover history through real documents and fascinating adventures.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2017

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