Pirate Tales

Pirate Tales gathers a treasure trove of excerpts from literary works inspired by the historical pirates of the 16th and 17th centuries. The illustrated edition begins with Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe (1719), and includes The Mysterious Island (1875), Treasure Island (1883) and Howard Pyle’s Book of Pirates (1921). This volume features an introduction to historical piracy and its influence on the literary texts, written by Robert E. and Jill P. May. Evoking the high seas, flashing blades, and the intrigue of maritime crime, Pirate Tales delivers a captivating blend of fiction, history, and visual storytelling.