| Descript |
47 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. |
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Pirates around the world : terror on the high seas |
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Pirates around the world.
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| Summary |
"England's Sir Henry Morgan was one of the most feared pirates in history. However, he hated it when people called him that. He felt he was a patriot. True, he sank many ships, fought bloody battles, and stole gold from the Spanish. But these feats, he claimed, were done for, and with the support, of his beloved King"--Provided by publisher. |
| Audience |
Ages 8 to 11. |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 44-45) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: Struck by sudden disaster -- Rise to fame and fortune -- Sidebar: From servant to surgeon -- Dawn assault on Portobello -- Sidebar: Changing flags -- Henry Morgan's raid on Maracaibo -- Sidebar: Ships of the sea raiders -- Daring escape from Lake Maracaibo -- Sidebar: Dressed like a gentleman -- The burning of Panama City -- Sidebar: Customs and rules aboard pirate ships -- Henry Morgan in popular culture. |
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Morgan, Henry, 1635?-1688 -- Juvenile literature.
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Pirates -- Caribbean Area -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Pirates -- England -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Buccaneers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Caribbean Area -- History -- To 1810 -- Juvenile literature.
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Spanish Main -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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| ISBN |
9781680200775 (library bound) |
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1680200771 (library bound) |
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