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48 pp.
| Kingfisher/Macmillan |
August, 2011 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7534-6611-7$12.99
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4-6Navigators series.
This is a straightforward historical survey of "thieves who commit crimes at sea," with one double-page spread devoted to fictional pirates. Each main topic is divided into digestible subtopics. Vivid illustrations consist of computer-generated pictures, maps, and photos; the busy pages also include informative captions and quotations. Suitable for browsing. Websites. Glos., ind.