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Pirate Literature

Pirates have made for rich stories, both real and imagined. Put your favorite pirate-related books on this list, and give a short synopsis. Add a cover image if you can!

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Treasure IslandTreasure Island,
by Robert Louis Stevenson. The original pirate classic that gave the world the character of Long John Silver.

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The Pirate HunterThe Pirate Hunter,
by Richard Zacks. The story of Captain Kidd.


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Captain Blood, by Rafael SabatiniCaptain Blood,
by Rafael Sabatini
Swashbuckling adventure on the high seas, circa 1922. Became the basis for a famous film with Errol Flynn.


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Log of the Dead Pirates Society
Log of the Dead Pirates Society
by Randall Peffer
Great story about modern day high school students chasing whales and pirate legends in Southern New England waters.
Available on or before May 18th at www.yvonneaddario.com or www.authorhouse.com A"How to Book" on finding treasure
to be released on May 18th,
written by Yvonne Addario - wife of 21st century undersea explorer - Capt Dominic Addario. www.authorhouse.com www.jupitercoins.com and www.adventureof10lifetimes.com for more info.

Pirate Soul: A Swashbuckling Adventure through the Golden Age of PiratesPirate Soul, by Pat Croce.
As seen on Good Morning America and the Today Show.
Inside this deluxe interactive adventure you'll find engaging authoritative text on all facets of pirate life and history.
Pirates In SpaceThe Adventures of Short Stubbly Brownbeard
by Alan J. Levine

"Brilliantly odd and piratey . . . delightfully deranged" - www.bilgemunky.com

"Hoist the Jolly Roger and prepare to be entertained." A tale of "wild imagination" - Daniel Jolley, Amazon UK No. 2 Reviewer

Suitable for immature readers of all ages.


Under the Black FlagUnder The Black Flag
By David Cordingly

A look into pirate history in chronological and geographical order. This takes the reader through the Golden Age of Piracy. Very
informative. I absolutely LOVED it.
Thrilling and ridiculous exploits of a pirate doomed to disaster.
"I'm even more convinced now that a white jacket with strappy arms might be appropriate." a happy reader
"Yarr, great story there, matey. Made this landcrab cry." a landcrab (obviously)
SILVER
Brand New book about Long John Silver published by Thomas Dunne. Great reviews. See silverpirate.com
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Pirate captain Isabella and hPirate Literature - Pirate Masterer trusted lieutenant Jean-Michel blaze their way across the Caribbean Sea, dodging rogue pirates, Spanish pirate hunters, mutiny, and cheating death at every turn. Readers call The Pirate of Panther Bay (www.pantherbay.com) “an engaging swashbuckler” and find “The sword flights leave you breathless!”

Want to know of a GREAT pirate author? go to http://www.jameslnelson.com/ and see what he has written. He's an amazing wealth of knowledge when it comes to pirate adventure and sea travel. He's written several different series of books on pirating and sea battle. So far, what I have read is fabulous. I can't put his books down once I've started....


















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yarrr1959 Treasure Island 0 Jul 5 2007, 5:34 PM EDT by yarrr1959
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I read this as an adult about five years ago for the first time. It's absolutely brilliant!!! It's just 'edgy' enough to make it believable. The names, places, and ambience of this story screams pirate all the way!!
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