Pirateology: The Pirate Hunter's Companion
William Lubber
(Author)
Dugald Steer
(Editor)
Description
Aar! Hoist the sails for a lavish new discovery filled with treasures -- a magnificent resource for pirate lovers everywhere. Step lively, pirate foes and fanciers! Mysterious booty found inside a long-lost sea chest, hidden for hundreds of years off the coast of Newfoundland, has just been uncovered for your enjoyment. Within these covers is the fascinating eighteenth-century journal of Captain William Lubber, an earnest soul who sailed the seas in search of the vicious female pirate Arabella Drummond. Prepare for a mesmerizing tale of the golden age of piracy -- from storm-tossed sailing ships to tantalizing treasure islands, from pirates' flags and fashions to their wily weapons and wicked ways. An extraordinary find for pirateologists, here is a true and complete companion for the dedicated pirate hunter. PIRATEOLOGY's special treasures include:- a stunning cover bearing a working compass and glittering gems
- treasure map with a missing piece -- for the canny reader to find
- multiple flaps, maps, charts, and booklets harboring codes and clues
- intricate drawings of ships' interiors
- a packet of gold dust
- a pocket sundial
- a cache of pirate letters, pieces of eight -- and a jewel as a final reward
Product Details
Price
$29.99
$27.89
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Publish Date
July 11, 2006
Pages
32
Dimensions
10.28 X 12.04 X 0.98 inches | 1.96 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780763631437
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About the Author
Dugald A. Steer is the editor of Dr. Ernest Drake's most famous work, Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons. He continues to research Dr. Drake and his life both in London and in St. Leonard's Forest, in Sussex. Dugald Steer has also been involved in the discovery and editing of numerous other books with ology in the title. Dugald Steer lives and writes in Surrey, England, under a variety of assumed names.
Reviews
Landlocked young buccaneers (and fans of the other "-ology" outings)... will rush to board--and to attack the enticing associated website.
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Featured/Recommended
--Napa Valley Register.com
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Featured/Recommended
--Napa Valley Register.com