"Color illustrations, including some of Howard Pyle's paintings, and maps help bring this era of maritime piarcy to life... "Scourge of the Seas" is a worthy addition to any pirate library. It covers some topics often glossed over in other works and introduces reader to major players in each period." -Cindy Vallar, "The Pyrates' Way, a Magazine for Pyrates" (November 1, 2007)
"It is superbly illustrated with period artifacts, paintings and illustrations from contemporary as well as historical sources. If you never really thought about what these men were like, this book will provide an excellent reference into the lives and customs of some of the more interesting and blood-thirsty people in the history of the early Americas. A book I found fascinating and I'm sure you will as well." -Scott Van Aken, "modelingmadness.com" (July 2007)
..".covers not just events and personalities, but is packed with details about ships, weaponry, codes of behavior, and holds plenty of color photos throughout. A top pick for collections seeking more than a casual coverage." -"The Bookwatch Midwest Book Review"
It is superbly illustrated with period artifacts, paintings and illustrations from contemporary as well as historical sources. If you never really thought about what these men were like, this book will provide an excellent reference into the lives and customs of some of the more interesting and blood-thirsty people in the history of the early Americas. A book I found fascinating and I'm sure you will as well. "Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (July 2007)"
Color illustrations, including some of Howard Pyle's paintings, and maps help bring this era of maritime piarcy to life... Scourge of the Seas is a worthy addition to any pirate library. It covers some topics often glossed over in other works and introduces reader to major players in each period. "Cindy Vallar, The Pyrates' Way, a Magazine for Pyrates (November 1, 2007)"
...covers not just events and personalities, but is packed with details about ships, weaponry, codes of behavior, and holds plenty of color photos throughout. A top pick for collections seeking more than a casual coverage. "The Bookwatch Midwest Book Review""
"It is superbly illustrated with period artifacts, paintings and illustrations from contemporary as well as historical sources. If you never really thought about what these men were like, this book will provide an excellent reference into the lives and customs of some of the more interesting and blood-thirsty people in the history of the early Americas. A book I found fascinating and I'm sure you will as well." --Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (July 2007)
"Color illustrations, including some of Howard Pyle's paintings, and maps help bring this era of maritime piarcy to life... Scourge of the Seas is a worthy addition to any pirate library. It covers some topics often glossed over in other works and introduces reader to major players in each period." --Cindy Vallar, The Pyrates' Way, a Magazine for Pyrates (November 1, 2007)
..".covers not just events and personalities, but is packed with details about ships, weaponry, codes of behavior, and holds plenty of color photos throughout. A top pick for collections seeking more than a casual coverage." --The Bookwatch Midwest Book Review
