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1650 – 1730
The Age of Piracy saw pirates like Blackbeard and Sir Francis Drake roam the seas, especially in the Caribbean. Fueled by European rivalries, exploration of the New World, and the slave trade, it left a legacy of adventure, lawlessness, and maritime legend.
Picture books
Everything I Know About Pirates
Delightful introduction to the playful side of pirate life, while being based in history
The Pirate King Of China: The Story Of Koxinga – in English and Chinese
Bilingual story of a real Chinese pirate
Who Wants to Be a Pirate? What It Was Really Like in the Golden Age of Piracy
Description of life aboard real pirate ships alongside the fictional Captain Parrot
Chapter books and novels
The Golden Age of Pirates: An Interactive History Adventure
Choose-your-own-adventure book set during the age of piracy
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Classic story of a girl on a voyage that takes a turn toward lawlessness
Non-fiction books
Terror of the Spanish Main: Sir Henry Morgan & His Buccaneers
Story of Sir Henry Morgan, his crew, and their adventures
The Whydah: A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked, and Found
True story of one pirate ship’s adventures and rediscovery, with a focus on marine archaeology
Inside Out Pirate Ship: Explore the Golden Age of Piracy!
Look inside a pirate ship and learn about life onboard
Biographies
The Sea King: Sir Francis Drake and His Times
Life of Sir Francis Drake, including his naval exploits and explorations
Sir Francis Drake: Slave Trader And Pirate
The dark side of Sir Francis Drake, royally-sanctioned pirate
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