Blackbeard, Captain Kidd and Black Sam Bellamy! names to strike fear in the bravest of sea captains. As well as conjure up images of cutlasses, parrots and walking the plank, these pirates and many more are explored in this lavishly illustrated, beautiful interactive book. Daredevil tales of robbery and butchery on the high seas have long passed into folklore and formed the basis for such great literary greats as Long John Silver and Captain Hook, but what is the real story behind the most famous pirates in history? This ...
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Blackbeard, Captain Kidd and Black Sam Bellamy! names to strike fear in the bravest of sea captains. As well as conjure up images of cutlasses, parrots and walking the plank, these pirates and many more are explored in this lavishly illustrated, beautiful interactive book. Daredevil tales of robbery and butchery on the high seas have long passed into folklore and formed the basis for such great literary greats as Long John Silver and Captain Hook, but what is the real story behind the most famous pirates in history? This lavishly illustrated book beautifully captures the swashbuckling world of pirates. Fascinating items are integrated into the pages, from a book of pirate slang to your very own pirate's booty! Pirates is a compelling portrait of life at sea in a bygone age as well as a detailed look into some of the most bloodcurdling, gory adventures of pirate legends. Includes: 1. Wallet containing pirate articles for the reader to sign 2. A booklet of pirate slang 3. Pirate recruitment advertisement (genuine wording) 4. Booklet with picture gallery of famous pirates 5. Letter from William III to Captain Kidd 6. Booklet of pirate weaponry 7. Original map marked with hidden treasure sites 8. Contemporary playing cards 9. "Wanted" Blackbeard poster 10. Pirate death sentence (genuine wording)
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Near fine. No Dj as issued. Near fine condition. HarperCollins Children's Books, 2006. This is Carlton book. First edition. Large format pictorial hardback(two small nicks on the edges of the cover0 in near fine condition, no Dj as issued. Illustrated with many colour, b/w drawings, map, diagrams. Nice and clean pages as new with a small nick on the edges of the pages.32pp including Glossary of nautical terms. Please note: This is oversized and heavy book.
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Good Condition. Minor shelf-wear only, otherwise in very good used condition, with clean pages and firm bindings. Size: 26 x 30.6 x 2 cm. 32 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 1844422666. Add. Inventory No: 230923QQ057W054074.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Book is in good condition. Minimal signs of wear. It May have markings or highlights but kept to only a few pages. May not come with supplemental materials if applicable.
