Author: Barb Karg
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605502693
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
From the corsairs of the Barbary Coast to Blackbeard to Jean Lafitte, pirates have been a part of every culture for centuries. Sometimes terrifying but always colorful characters, their history is as rich with controversy as it is with gold doubloons. The Everything Pirate Book is full of fascinating and little-known facts. Did you know that: Around 75 B.C., Julius Caesar was captured and ransomed by Cilician pirates. After he was released, it is said that he immediately hunted down his captors and killed them; Scottish seafarers and pirates were often nicknamed "red legs" because they wore kilts year round, and their bare legs were often wind- or sunburned; The image of the classic pirate, with flowing clothes, pegleg, eyepatch, parrot on his shoulder, and treasure map in his hand is primarily a result of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. With each passing decade, the legends surrounding pirates have grown to epic proportion, right down to their peglegs and buried treasure. The Everything Pirate Book will take you on a pirate tour from ancient times to their Golden Age to the modern-day search for buried treasure and reveals the truth behind the Hollywood hype.
The Everything Pirates Book
Author: Barb Karg
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605502693
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
From the corsairs of the Barbary Coast to Blackbeard to Jean Lafitte, pirates have been a part of every culture for centuries. Sometimes terrifying but always colorful characters, their history is as rich with controversy as it is with gold doubloons. The Everything Pirate Book is full of fascinating and little-known facts. Did you know that: Around 75 B.C., Julius Caesar was captured and ransomed by Cilician pirates. After he was released, it is said that he immediately hunted down his captors and killed them; Scottish seafarers and pirates were often nicknamed "red legs" because they wore kilts year round, and their bare legs were often wind- or sunburned; The image of the classic pirate, with flowing clothes, pegleg, eyepatch, parrot on his shoulder, and treasure map in his hand is primarily a result of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. With each passing decade, the legends surrounding pirates have grown to epic proportion, right down to their peglegs and buried treasure. The Everything Pirate Book will take you on a pirate tour from ancient times to their Golden Age to the modern-day search for buried treasure and reveals the truth behind the Hollywood hype.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605502693
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
From the corsairs of the Barbary Coast to Blackbeard to Jean Lafitte, pirates have been a part of every culture for centuries. Sometimes terrifying but always colorful characters, their history is as rich with controversy as it is with gold doubloons. The Everything Pirate Book is full of fascinating and little-known facts. Did you know that: Around 75 B.C., Julius Caesar was captured and ransomed by Cilician pirates. After he was released, it is said that he immediately hunted down his captors and killed them; Scottish seafarers and pirates were often nicknamed "red legs" because they wore kilts year round, and their bare legs were often wind- or sunburned; The image of the classic pirate, with flowing clothes, pegleg, eyepatch, parrot on his shoulder, and treasure map in his hand is primarily a result of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. With each passing decade, the legends surrounding pirates have grown to epic proportion, right down to their peglegs and buried treasure. The Everything Pirate Book will take you on a pirate tour from ancient times to their Golden Age to the modern-day search for buried treasure and reveals the truth behind the Hollywood hype.
Luke Banderloft and the McFarven Pirates: Book 1
Author: Rocky Perry
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105535223
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
"This is the story of a down on his luck wayfarer, Luke, a silver skinned winged elf, whose life turns around after finding a true friend. Adventure leads Luke to the high seas where he and his crew have to fight for their lives as they try to outrun the pirate lord that is hunting them down. Now, desperate to find his missing friends, Luke takes command of a mighty vessel and battles his way through brigands, trolls and pirates to find his comrades, but who can he really trust?"--P. [4] of cover.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105535223
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
"This is the story of a down on his luck wayfarer, Luke, a silver skinned winged elf, whose life turns around after finding a true friend. Adventure leads Luke to the high seas where he and his crew have to fight for their lives as they try to outrun the pirate lord that is hunting them down. Now, desperate to find his missing friends, Luke takes command of a mighty vessel and battles his way through brigands, trolls and pirates to find his comrades, but who can he really trust?"--P. [4] of cover.
Treasure Hunter's Handbook
Author: Liza Gardner Walsh
Publisher: Down East Books
ISBN: 1608932796
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Following her successful Fairy House Handbook and Fairy Garden Handbook, Liza Gardner Walsh offers another concept book to get children outside and experiencing nature. The Treasure Hunter’s Handbook targets kids and families who love to explore the world around them. This book highlights the appeal of treasure hunting as a fun family activity that encourages kids to get outside. The following topics are covered, allowing for a wide range of activities for different ages and interests: Myths and legends of buried pirate treasure: Share stories such as Captain Kidd’s loot on Jewell Island and Pirate Ned Lowe’s treasure captured from a Spanish galleon and dropped in the middle of the pond on Pond Island. Panning for gold: Panning for gold is making a comeback and is a great activity for kids. Mining for minerals and gemstones: Provides some information about how and where to find Maine's famous tourmaline and other gems. Metal Detecting: Covers the basics of using a metal detector and tells some of the stories of amazing treasure found using this simple device. Map and compass reading: Every child should learn these basic skills and this section will explain the basics of cartography and orienteering. Geocaching and letter boxing: Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting activity using GPS-enabled devices. Letter boxing is a low tech version that combines navigational skills and rubber stamp artistry. Found treasures: Hunting for everyday treasures such as sea glass, sea shells, four-leaf clovers, arrowheads, and fossils.
Publisher: Down East Books
ISBN: 1608932796
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Following her successful Fairy House Handbook and Fairy Garden Handbook, Liza Gardner Walsh offers another concept book to get children outside and experiencing nature. The Treasure Hunter’s Handbook targets kids and families who love to explore the world around them. This book highlights the appeal of treasure hunting as a fun family activity that encourages kids to get outside. The following topics are covered, allowing for a wide range of activities for different ages and interests: Myths and legends of buried pirate treasure: Share stories such as Captain Kidd’s loot on Jewell Island and Pirate Ned Lowe’s treasure captured from a Spanish galleon and dropped in the middle of the pond on Pond Island. Panning for gold: Panning for gold is making a comeback and is a great activity for kids. Mining for minerals and gemstones: Provides some information about how and where to find Maine's famous tourmaline and other gems. Metal Detecting: Covers the basics of using a metal detector and tells some of the stories of amazing treasure found using this simple device. Map and compass reading: Every child should learn these basic skills and this section will explain the basics of cartography and orienteering. Geocaching and letter boxing: Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting activity using GPS-enabled devices. Letter boxing is a low tech version that combines navigational skills and rubber stamp artistry. Found treasures: Hunting for everyday treasures such as sea glass, sea shells, four-leaf clovers, arrowheads, and fossils.
Salt and Sea Dogs: The Pirates of Tellene
Author: Travis Stout
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1889182907
Category : Fantasy games
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1889182907
Category : Fantasy games
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
A Handbook of Children's Literature, Methods and Materials
Author: Emelyn Elizabeth Gardner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Handbook for Literary and Debating Societies
Author: Laurence M. Gibson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Debates and debating
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Debates and debating
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Subject Guide to Books in Print
Author:
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 3054
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 3054
Book Description
The Book of Pirates
Author: Jamaica Rose
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423614801
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
“This delightful book” for young readers “is full of creative activities, interspersed with plenty of fascinating historical facts” (School Library Journal). On this here ship, we follow the pirate's code: No frolikin' in the bilges, no songs about scurvy, and most important, each buccaneer must keep his pistol ready for action at all times. Break the code, me bucko, and you'll be forced to walk the plank. In The Big Book of Pirate Stuff, Captain Michael MacLeod and Jamaica Rose teach the fine art of pirateering, from plundering, pillaging, and gambling to digging for buried treasure. A dabble of history, a smatterin' of activities, and a healthy dose of derring-do make this book a must-read for aspiring pirates.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423614801
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
“This delightful book” for young readers “is full of creative activities, interspersed with plenty of fascinating historical facts” (School Library Journal). On this here ship, we follow the pirate's code: No frolikin' in the bilges, no songs about scurvy, and most important, each buccaneer must keep his pistol ready for action at all times. Break the code, me bucko, and you'll be forced to walk the plank. In The Big Book of Pirate Stuff, Captain Michael MacLeod and Jamaica Rose teach the fine art of pirateering, from plundering, pillaging, and gambling to digging for buried treasure. A dabble of history, a smatterin' of activities, and a healthy dose of derring-do make this book a must-read for aspiring pirates.
Cumulative Book Index
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
A world list of books in the English language.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
A world list of books in the English language.
Tales of the Haunted Deep
Author: Brenda Z. Guiberson
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805060577
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
A fascinating collection of scary sea stories that includes haunted lighthouses, shipwrecks, pirates and sea monsters. Did Blackbeard's headless body really swim three times around his ship before sinking beneath the waves? Does a monster lurk beneath the surface of a Canadian lake, or around a Massachusetts harbor? What was the tragic fate of the schooner Fellowship, or the curse of the Charles Haskell? Acclaimed nonfiction author Brenda Guiberson narrates spine-tingling myths of the sea; from pirate lore and spooky legends, to modern day accounts of haunted lighthouses and sea-monster sightings. Each chapter brings to life a different side of this intriguing history, and Brenda Guiberson weaves it all together masterfully. Filled with black-and-white photos and detailed illustrations, Tales of the Haunted Deep is a chapter book just right for ghost-story and sea monster buffs. At the end of the book, the author sets up six mysteries and lets readers create their own legends of the haunted deep.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805060577
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
A fascinating collection of scary sea stories that includes haunted lighthouses, shipwrecks, pirates and sea monsters. Did Blackbeard's headless body really swim three times around his ship before sinking beneath the waves? Does a monster lurk beneath the surface of a Canadian lake, or around a Massachusetts harbor? What was the tragic fate of the schooner Fellowship, or the curse of the Charles Haskell? Acclaimed nonfiction author Brenda Guiberson narrates spine-tingling myths of the sea; from pirate lore and spooky legends, to modern day accounts of haunted lighthouses and sea-monster sightings. Each chapter brings to life a different side of this intriguing history, and Brenda Guiberson weaves it all together masterfully. Filled with black-and-white photos and detailed illustrations, Tales of the Haunted Deep is a chapter book just right for ghost-story and sea monster buffs. At the end of the book, the author sets up six mysteries and lets readers create their own legends of the haunted deep.