The Real World of Pirates - Edge Books Set of 5

The History of Pirates: From Privateers to Outlaws

Describes the history of pirates, including the reasons people became pirates and why the Golden Age of Piracy ended.

The Pirate Code: Life of a Pirate

Describes the daily lives of pirates, the code of conduct they lived by, and the punishments they faced if they broke the rules.

Pirate Gear: Cannons, Swords, and the Jolly Roger

Discusses the tools and equipment pirates used for daily life at sea, as well as the weapons used for their deadly raids on merchant ships.

Pirate Ships: Sailing the High Seas

Presents the different types of pirate ships and their features, how they were obtained, their uses and care, and some of the famous pirates who used them.

Pirate Treasure: Stolen Riches

This book discusses the things that pirates considered to be treasure, how they got it, and what they did with the treasure.