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Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates

Author
Howard Pyle
Read by
Robert Edencroft
Language
English
Length
6 hours 17 minutes
ISBN
9781836105763
Published
18 October 2026
Imprint
Urban Romantics
  • Buccaneers
  • Spanish Main
  • swashbuckling
  • maritime
  • treasure
  • Captain Morgan
  • privateers
  • galleon
  • marooned
  • privateering

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Description

Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates compiles thrilling tales, capturing the gritty reality and romance of the Golden Age of Piracy. Blending historical fact with swashbuckling fiction, it details the lawless lives of buccaneers like Captain Henry Morgan and Captain Scarfield. Across seven chapters, Pyle explores buried treasures, fierce sea battles, and marooned sailors, ultimately shaping the modern pop-culture image of the rogue pirate.

Author

Howard Pyle (1853–1911) was an influential American illustrator and author who shaped the "Golden Age of American Illustration". Famous for his vivid depictions of pirates, knights, and folklore, he wrote and illustrated classics like The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. A dedicated educator, he founded his own school of art and trained a generation of iconic artists, establishing the renowned Brandywine School tradition.

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