Overview
Highly readable, magnificently illustrated tales recount the rip-roaring adventures of swashbuckling pirates and buccaneers of the Spanish Main. Includes "The Ghost of Captain Brand," "Tom Chist and the Treasure Box," "Jack Ballister's Fortunes," "The Ruby of Kishmoor," and other tales. Enhanced with 63 of the author's own illustrations, including 11 full-color plates.Synopsis
Harrr! If you ever wondered where most of the present day ideas of pirates originated, now you know. This collection includes historical information that would go on to inspire every pirate tale that would come after it. From feathers, parrots, and marooning to treasure, swords, and keelhauling, this is one comprehensive piece! Formatted for maximum navigation to be used as either a reference or a pleasant read cover to cover.
Booknews
An unabridged republication of the edition published by Harper & Brothers in 1921. Originally scattered through many books and magazines, these swashbuckling tales include "The Ghost of Captain Brand," "The Ruby of Kishmoor," "Tom Chist and the Treasure Box," and "Jack Ballister's Fortunes." In addition to his talent for recapturing the flavor of bygone eras, Pyle was an accomplished illustrator. This collection includes 63 of his illustrations<-->11 of them in color. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)