This book was such a fun read! I learned so many things about pirates that I had never known before. Did you know that pirates hardly ever flew the Skull and Crossbones flag, they usually flew the flag of a peaceful country to fool the ships they were attacking? Did you know that Black Beard wove slowly burning fuses into his hair as he went into battle to intimidate his enemies? What if You Met a Pirate was full of fun interesting facts, and dispelled the romantic image pirates have been given through modern media.
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In this excellent book, many pirate myths and fables are laid to rest but that does not mean that pirates come out looking boring. Far from it. Readers discover that they had a fascinating history, that they lived in interesting times, and that many of their number were very colorful characters indeed. If you have ever wondered how pirates attacked their quarry, how they sailed their ships, what they did all day, and how they lives their lives, then this is the book for you. Packed with facts and filled with colorful annotated illustrations, this book is a must for young pirate fans.
Adkins, J. (2004). What if you met a pirate?: an historical voyage of seafaring speculation. Brookfield, Ct.: Roaring Brook Press.
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