^Lot 643 Thrower: The Pirate Picture

Thrower, Rayner. THE PIRATE PICTURE. Barnes & Noble, Inc., New York. 1993. 12mo. x, 171, (3) pages. original black cloth over black boards, lettered in metallic red, jacket. First Edition Thus. Appendix. English text. Ex Dick Holt Library. Fine. This book offers a detailed, non-fiction historical overview of maritime piracy rather than a fictional story. The book chronicles the reality of piracy across various eras, tracing its roots from early Mediterranean civilizations up through its global expansion and eventual decline. It covers the true conditions of shipboard life, pirate trades, and tactical logistics while stripping away the romanticized folklore and myths popularized by modern fiction. Lot weight: 0 lbs 11oz. Subject(s): Pirates.