While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads to a pirate fortune as well as great danger.

A revisionist history of the golden age of piracy draws on original archive records to provide a realistic study of pirates and their lives that refutes many of the myths about the era.

Although he is a very tough pirate, Boris von der Borch cries when his parrot dies.

"#1 New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson brings us deeper into the Cosmere universe with a rollicking, riveting tale that will appeal to fans of The Princess Bride. The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage...

Captain Blackbeard and his crew of pirates set out on a sea adventure to plunder and win treasure.

"Tongue-in-cheek text outlines the basics, such as how pirates dress ("earrings" and "spotty hanky" are de rigueur) and what they eat ("lots of biscuits, which get very maggoty") and say ("Shiver me timbers!")"--Amazon.

"Engaging images accompany information about pirates. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the people and events of the Golden Age of Piracy. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a pirate, a navy sailor, and a merchant ship crewmember.