208pp, with 86 illustrations of which 15 are in colour. Red cloth-covered boards; gilt publisher's logo on front, gilt titles on spine. 8vo. Lightly bumped spine heel, cloth rubbed. Cocked. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket has light shelf wear, chipping to edges, price clipped.
A lively and wide-ranging study of the history of pirates, the notable names, why men became pirates, the way of life, legend vs reality etc.Â
