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Title:
Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates
Fiction, Fact & Fancy Concerning the Buccaneers & Marooners of the Spanish Main
Note: Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger
Summary: "Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates" by Howard Pyle is a historical fiction work, rich in tales and illustrations concerning the infamous buccaneers and marooners of the Spanish Main, compiled in the late 19th century. The narrative aims to capture the audacious exploits and the tumultuous lives of these seafaring rogues, evoking the history and folklore associated with piracy. The opening of the book sets the stage with a sweeping introduction to the world of pirates, detailing their origins and the dark allure surrounding them. It begins with a historical perspective, discussing the ruthless activities of early buccaneers, who roamed the Caribbean seeking treasure and glory. Pyle paints vivid scenes of adventure and treachery, introducing characters such as Captain Morgan and other notorious figures of the piracy era. The reader is immersed in the grim realities of pirate life, from swashbuckling battles to the insatiable quest for wealth, piquing interest in the tales that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911
EBook No.: 973
Published: Feb 5, 2006
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Spanish Main -- Fiction
Subject: Pirates -- Fiction
Subject: Sea stories, American
Subject: Buccaneers -- Fiction
Subject: Historical fiction, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates
Fiction, Fact & Fancy Concerning the Buccaneers & Marooners of the Spanish Main
Note: Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger
Summary: "Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates" by Howard Pyle is a historical fiction work, rich in tales and illustrations concerning the infamous buccaneers and marooners of the Spanish Main, compiled in the late 19th century. The narrative aims to capture the audacious exploits and the tumultuous lives of these seafaring rogues, evoking the history and folklore associated with piracy. The opening of the book sets the stage with a sweeping introduction to the world of pirates, detailing their origins and the dark allure surrounding them. It begins with a historical perspective, discussing the ruthless activities of early buccaneers, who roamed the Caribbean seeking treasure and glory. Pyle paints vivid scenes of adventure and treachery, introducing characters such as Captain Morgan and other notorious figures of the piracy era. The reader is immersed in the grim realities of pirate life, from swashbuckling battles to the insatiable quest for wealth, piquing interest in the tales that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911
EBook No.: 973
Published: Feb 5, 2006
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Spanish Main -- Fiction
Subject: Pirates -- Fiction
Subject: Sea stories, American
Subject: Buccaneers -- Fiction
Subject: Historical fiction, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.