| Description |
1 online resource (4 volumes (various pagings)) : color illustrations |
| Series |
Gale virtual reference library |
| Contents |
Almanac -- Biographies -- Cumulative index -- Primary sources |
| Summary |
Explores the history of piracy from ancient times to the present day. Topics include piracy in antiquity and the Middle Ages, the golden age of piracy in the Caribbean, female pirates, the pirate code of conduct and pirate slang, strongholds and hideouts, ships, weaponry, and sea battles, pirates in literature and film, and modern maritime piracy |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Pirates -- History -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Pirates.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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History.
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Reference works.
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Reference works.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Edwards, Laurie J.
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Shostak, Elizabeth, 1951-
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| ISBN |
1414486677 |
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9781414486673 |
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