For action, romance, and adventure, no historical figure can hold a candle to a Pirate. Readers take to the seas and journey back in time to meet some of history's most
terrifying characters in this visually-exciting reference. From the earliest records when Cilician pirates kidnapped Julius Caesar, to the 17th-century buccaneer who cut out his
victim's heart, and the infamous exploits of the most fearsome pirate-Blackbeard. Along the way, readers will explore a pirate ship, meet some terrifying female pirates and
learn about modern piracy. Links and features throughout the book point readers toward contemporary resources to keep the exploration going.