Tales of Pirates: Adventures on the Seven Seas -- Katie Nelson, Hardcover
Tales of Pirates: Adventures on the Seven Seas -- Katie Nelson, Hardcover
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Set sail on the seven seas with this book about the most fearsome pirates the world has ever seen from Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle.
In this collection of daring deeds and awesome adventures from history prepare to be flabbergasted by: - The time Julius Caesar was kidnapped by pirates- Ching Shih, the Chinese woman who was the most successful pirate of all time
- The Russian river pirates who lay siege to medieval towns! Tales of Pirates includes sagas of famous pirates like Blackbeard, Ching Shih and Francis Drake, as well as stories of buccaneers you might not have heard of, such as Grace O'Malley, who went to sea disguised as a boy and Sayyida al Hurra, a Moroccan queen turned privateer. Alongside the gripping stories you'll also learn about pieces of eight, different pirate flags, and even spend some time in Nassau in the Caribbean, the short-lived capital of the Republic of Pirates! You'd better read it, or you'll be walking the plank...
Author: Katie Nelson, Olivia Meikle, Neon Squid
Publisher: Neon Squid
Published: 09/16/2025
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781684494507
Audience: Ages 9-12
About the Author
Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle are sisters who host the women's history podcast What'sHerName, which shines a light on amazing women often unfairly overlooked in history. Katie has a PhD in History from the University of Warwick, UK, and teaches at Weber State University. Olivia teaches Women's Studies and English at the University of Denver and Naropa University. Together they have written The Book of Sisters and A Stinky History of Toilets for Neon Squid.
George Ermos is a UK based illustrator who graduated from the university of Lincoln in 2014. Since graduating he has worked on illustrating many stories, preferring titles with historical or mysterious themes. His interest in history has led to an obsession with all things old and time-worn, from retro packaging to antique curios, the hunt for more illustrative inspiration never ends.Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
