Reveals the grim and gritty facts about pirate attacks, terrible pirate tortures, and how notorious captains like Bartholomew Roberts, Captain Kidd and Blackbeard were finally defeated. Tells the story of piracy from the bloodthirsty seafarers of the Roman Empire, vividly illustrated by Vincent Dutrait Developed in consultation with reading experts from Roehampton University and a historical expert. With internet links to websites to find out more.
Rob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook.
Title: Pirates (Young Reading (Series 3)) (Young Reading Series 3, 15)
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ISBN: 9780746077597
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Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publication Date: 2007-07-27
Number of Pages: 64
Weight: 0.1407 kg
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