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Platt, Richard

Discovering Pirates

32 pp. | Pelican | April, 2004 | Trade ISBN 1-58980-227-6 $16.95
(4) 4-6 An overview debunks popular pirate myths, introduces lesser-known figures, and contextualizes pirates in history. In a crowded design, the illustrated double-page spreads include a fact-filled main text, detailed information boxes, and labeled diagrams. An accompanying narrative written in poor rhyme detracts from the book's nonfiction value. Ind.
Reviewer: Lauren Maggio

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