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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aPyle, Howard,
_d1853-1911
245 1 0 _aHoward Pyle's Book of Pirates :
_bFiction, Fact & Fancy Concerning the Buccaneers & Marooners of the Spanish Main
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-05
508 _aProduced by Charles Keller and David Widger
520 _a"Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates" by Howard Pyle is a historical fiction work, rich in tales and illustrations concerning the infamous buccaneers and marooners of the Spanish Main, compiled in the late 19th century. The narrative aims to capture the audacious exploits and the tumultuous lives of these seafaring rogues, evoking the history and folklore associated with piracy. The opening of the book sets the stage with a sweeping introduction to the world of pirates, detailing their origins and the dark allure surrounding them. It begins with a historical perspective, discussing the ruthless activities of early buccaneers, who roamed the Caribbean seeking treasure and glory. Pyle paints vivid scenes of adventure and treachery, introducing characters such as Captain Morgan and other notorious figures of the piracy era. The reader is immersed in the grim realities of pirate life, from swashbuckling battles to the insatiable quest for wealth, piquing interest in the tales that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSpanish Main -- Fiction
653 _aPirates -- Fiction
653 _aSea stories, American
653 _aBuccaneers -- Fiction
653 _aHistorical fiction, American
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/973
999 _c43092
_d43092