The History of Piracy The text concludes with an

The text concludes with an extensive appendix that introduces information theory

Set amid the salon society of fin-de-siècle Paris

along with many notes and bibliographical references selected for readability and relevance

creatures from the Bayeux Tapestry

In the opening pages

The History of Piracy The text concludes with anWritten by an eminent authority on pirate lore and literature, The History of Piracy is one of the most important books on the subject. Tracing the rise of piracy from its ancient beginnings to its ultimate demise, it leads readers down an exciting path of fortune, fame, and folly. Within this exhaustive volume on the pirate "profession," readers will encounter an unforgettable cast of plundering characters eccentric, dramatic, but always human. Here