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The Greatest Pirate Adventures
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The Buccaneers of AmericaThe Buccaneers of America by Alexander O. Exquemelin
Buy used from: $5.59
The true pirate reference book - all others use this as their source book.
The Devil's CaptainThe Devil's Captain by Frank Sherry
Buy new: $15.95 / Used from: $8.50
A great adventure from the shores of Africa to the heart of the Carribbean. Capt Roberts takes no prisoners!
On Stranger TidesOn Stranger Tides by Tim Powers
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Voodoo, Ghosts, Black Beard and more! - who could ask for more!
Treasure IslandTreasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Buy new: $19.79 / Used from: $1.59
The Classic that started it all by Robert Lewis Stevenson . N.C. Wyeth illustrations bring the story to life.
Porto Bello Gold (Classics of Naval Fiction)Porto Bello Gold (Classics of Naval Fiction) by A. D. Howden Smith
Buy new: $13.95 / Used from: $1.88
How did the treasure become buried on Treasure Island? All the ol' salts are here Flint, Long John Silver, Ben, and others! Here is the prequel by A.D. Howden Smith
Captain Blood (Classics of Naval Fiction)Captain Blood (Classics of Naval Fiction) by Rafael Sabatini
Buy new: $15.95 / Used from: $0.99
Captain Blood - a little bloodier then the Flynn movie. One of Sabatini's best.
Snarleyyow or the Dog Fiend (Classics of Naval Fiction)Snarleyyow or the Dog Fiend (Classics of Naval Fiction) by Captain Frederick Marryat
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Smuglers in the English channel. This one is written by someone who lived the high sea adventures!
The Requiem SharkThe Requiem Shark by Nicholas Griffin
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Strong on blood and violence this is another visit with Capt. Roberts - While Devil's Capitain is good for young adults keep this one on a higher shelf!
The Book of PiratesThe Book of Pirates by Howard Pyle
Buy new: $10.36 / Used from: $3.35
Pyle is one of the great illustrators and this books shares some great pirate stories for young boys dreaming of pirates.
Captain Mary, BuccaneerCaptain Mary, Buccaneer by Jacqueline Church Simonds
Buy new: $16.95 / Used from: $8.18
She's Capt. Mary and out for blood and love. Based on the true female pirates (Anne Bonny and Mary Read). She tough and hard, but with a heart. Never cross her 'cause she'll slice ya from ear to ear!
The Sweet TradeThe Sweet Trade by Elizabeth Garrett
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The story of Mary Read and Anne Bonny, while the previous book is more straight fiction this tries to be more of historical fiction. Both are excellent.
The Phantom Ship (Classics of Nautical Fiction Series)The Phantom Ship (Classics of Nautical Fiction Series) by Frederick Marryat
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A voyage of no return and dread, this book should only be read on a bright sunny day. Not in the pirate vien it is still a creepy sea adventure.
Nick of TimeNick of Time by Ted Bell
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A great young adult adventure that will capture the young and old at heart.
Dead Man's Chest : The Sequel to Treasure IslandDead Man's Chest : The Sequel to Treasure Island by Roger L. Johnson
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Treasure Island isn't over yet! Long John Silver returns for the Dead Man's Chest!
James Fenimore Cooper : Sea Tales : The Pilot / The Red Rover (Library of America)James Fenimore Cooper : Sea Tales : The Pilot / The Red Rover (Library of America) by James Fenimore Cooper
Buy new: $23.75 / Used from: $7.25
I have not read the Pilot, but Red Rover is a twisted sea tale. I have Red Rover as a seperate book.