Pyle, Howard 1853-1911 creator Johnson, Merle 1874-1935 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates" by Howard Pyle is a historical compilation of fiction, fact, and fanciful tales concerning pirates, particularly buccaneers and marooners of the Spanish Main, written in the late 19th century. This work showcases Pyle's talent not only as a writer but also as an illustrator, bringing to life the adventurous and often ruthless world of piracy. The book covers stories of famous figures like Captain Morgan and explores the vibrant yet perilous life at sea during a time of exploration and opportunism. The opening of the book sets the stage for a riveting exploration of piracy’s history, starting with the tales of French adventurers who transformed into buccaneers on the northwestern coast of Hispaniola. It details their initial foray into hunting and preserving wild cattle for profit, leading to conflicts with Spanish settlers and eventually paving the way for organized piracy against Spanish vessels. Characters such as Pierre le Grand emerge as notable figures who capitalize on this transition from hunting to plundering, foreshadowing tales of infamous pirates and the allure of treasure that captivate both the participants and the larger world. Through rich descriptions, Pyle transports readers into a turbulent era where daring and lawlessness thrive on the high seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Buccaneers and marooners of the Spanish Main -- The ghost of Captain Brand -- With the buccaneers -- Tom Chist and the treasure box -- Jack Ballister's fortunes -- Blueskin, the pirate -- Captain Scarfield -- The ruby of Kishmoor. Release date is 2008-10-10 Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, some images courtesy of The Internet Archive, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Spanish Main -- Fiction Pirates -- Fiction Sea stories, American Buccaneers -- Fiction Historical fiction, American PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26862 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26862 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133620.0 26862