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* Entertaining, popular but also serious account of pirates and pirate life by the acknowledged expert on the subject.

About the Author

David Cordingly was Head of Exhibitions of the National Martime Museum in Greenwich. He has advised Hollywood on the depiction of pirates in movies (Cutthroat Island etc).

Reviews

'Readable, wide-ranging and entertaining' - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'Fascinating' - GUARDIAN 'Splendidly illuminates the blurred distinctions between pirates, privateers and those who attacked ships in the name of their sovereigns' - EVENING STANDARD 'Excellent' - TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT 'A comprehensive and colourful account of seafaring life.' MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS