Synopses & Reviews
Avast, ye! For anyone who has dreamed of hitting the high seas, manning a crew, brandishing a cutlass, or burying treasure, here's The Pirate Handbook. Part how-to, part illustrated history, this detailed manual gives insight into every aspect of the pirating life: learn how to make a seaworthy raft, navigate by the stars, brew up a batch of grog, and much more. Featuring a removable replica of an actual pirate map, detailed illustrations, real recipes from the Golden Age of Piracy, plus the lore of the real-life pirates who roamed the waters of the Caribbean and beyond, this is the ultimate guide for salty dogs wherever they rove the seas.
About the Author
Pat Croce is a
New York Times best-selling author and founder of St. 08/01/2011ine Pirate and Treasure Museum, and a pirate born 300 years too late. He lives in Philadelphia and Florida.
Dave Hopkins is an illustrator whose work has appeared in magazines from the Economist to MOJO, as well as hundreds of books. He lives in the UK.