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How to Survive in the Age of Pirates: A Handy Guide to Swashbuckling Adventures, Avoiding Deadly Diseases, and Escaping the Ruthless Renegades of the

by Crispin Boyer

A field guide to the golden age of piracy

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A field guide to the golden age of piracy

Crispin Boyer frames the golden age of piracy as a series of practical challenges, from recognizing notorious captains such as Barbarossa and Blackbeard to responding to dangers at sea. The guide brings together a gallery of pirates, maps of key locations and hideaways, pirate vocabulary, and advice for situations such as falling overboard. Its survival-guide format connects historical details about pirate life with imagined choices a time-traveling visitor might face, giving the subject a hands-on, adventure-oriented structure.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in pirates and maritime history
  • Young readers who enjoy maps, historical figures, and practical guide formats
  • Readers curious about pirate vocabulary and life at sea

Themes

Golden age of piracyPirate history and notable captainsLife and hazards at seaMaps and pirate hideawaysHistorical survival scenarios

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Book overview

This ultimate survival guide transports you back in time to the golden age of pirates, when fearsome captains like Barbarossa and Blackbeard made the rules.

Find out if you have what it takes to sail through this ruthless world of cutthroats and renegades--if you dare!

Think fast! You've been transported back in time to the golden age of piracy, a time when fearsome captains like Barbarossa and Blackbeard make the rules. Do you have what it takes to sail through this ruthless world of cutthroats and renegades--and live to tell the tale? If not, you might just find yourself in the midst of a murderous mutiny or marooned on a deserted island!

In this handy guide, you'll learn how to prepare for such pitfalls--or avoid them entirely! You'll find a rogue's gallery to help you recognize the most fearsome pirates (so you can stay out of their way or outsmart them!); maps of key pirate locales, including hideaways; tips on how to talk like a pirate; what to do if you fall overboard; and much more. This book is the ultimate resource for daring adventurers who want to know what life was really like during the golden age of piracy!
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