INCREDIBLE PIRATE TALES

INCREDIBLE PIRATE TALES Avast There, Me Hearty! From Long John Silver to Captain Hook, from Blackbeard to Captain Kidd, pirates have made off with our imaginations for centuries with their charisma and adventurous living. Truth be told, these capricious cutthroats are not only figures of horror but also of vicarious delight. Incredible Pirate Tales captures the most remarkable stories of actual and fictional characters who took up the "black flag" and life on the high seas. Included are the exploits, arrests, and executions of infamous sea wolves such as Jean Lafitte, Captain Charles Vane, and the Joassamee Pirates of the Persian Gulf. From the women who married them to their hostages and slaves, from the sailors defending their ships against attack to the legendary pirates themselves, everyone has an astonishing tale to tell. There are even accounts of ghost pirates seeking revenge on their enemies and reclaiming stolen treasure. This bloody band of buccaneers sailed together, and like most outlaws, died together. From the top of the hawk's nest to the depths of the galleys, this rousing collection of stories vividly captures the pirates' most savage and glorious existence. 288 pages paperback