^Lot 213 Feder: Pirates

Feder, Joshua B. PIRATES. Mallard Press / The Friedman Group, New York. 1992. Square 4to. 66, [2] pages. original black cloth, lettered in silver, jacket. First Edition. Frontispiece, photo. Maps. Bibliography. Color and b&w illustrations, photos. English text. Ex Dick Holt Library. edge wear, Very Good. This illustrated historical reference strips away the highly romanticized myths surrounding seafaring outlaws to examine the factual, everyday lives of maritime brigands. Spanning 5,000 years of history from the ancient world through the 18th and 19th centuries, the book details pirate laws, battle tactics, and codes of honor. It highlights the documented historical realities of notorious figures such as Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, Bartholomew Roberts, Mary Read, and Anne Bonny. Lot weight: 1 lbs 4oz. Subject(s): Maritime, Naval History, Pirates.