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For as long as they’ve existed, pirates have conjured up visions of high-seas adventure and skullduggery, sea chases and bloody battles, dangerous coastal lairs and buried treasure. Rightly so, for ever since ships have carried valuable cargo, pirates have enraged monarchs and struck terror into the hearts of honest seamen with their willingness to risk life and limb for an undeserved share of the riches. Whether the cargo was gold or silver, spices or silks, animal or human, there have always been villains ruthless enough to kill or be hanged for it.
From the days of the Vikings to the present and in all the oceans of the world, pirates have made their presence known and feared. Recorded here are their stories along with striking images of ships, storms at sea, and secret harbors where “black ships” could be re-stocked and refitted.
Award-winning author and artist William Gilkerson has spent years researching and painting their colorful history. From the terrible Black Beard to the fascinating Granuaile, or Grace O’Malley as the English called her, they have come to life under his brush. One can almost hear the creak of timbers, the snap of canvas while turning the pages. This gift book is a rich treasure in its own right.
From the days of the Vikings to the present and in all the oceans of the world, pirates have made their presence known and feared. Recorded here are their stories along with striking images of ships, storms at sea, and secret harbors where “black ships” could be re-stocked and refitted.
Award-winning author and artist William Gilkerson has spent years researching and painting their colorful history. From the terrible Black Beard to the fascinating Granuaile, or Grace O’Malley as the English called her, they have come to life under his brush. One can almost hear the creak of timbers, the snap of canvas while turning the pages. This gift book is a rich treasure in its own right.
About the Author
William Gilkerson is a sailor, painter, journalist, and historian. He is the author of ten nonfiction books on nautical topics as well as works of satire, art commentary, and fiction. His two-volume treatise on the development of ship’s weapons, Boarders Away, is a standard text. His drawings, watercolors, and oils have been featured in several major exhibitions and have been reproduced in books, magazines, and on film. William Gilkerson lives in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.
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Brilliantly researched, written and illustrated,
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This review is from: A Thousand Years of Pirates (Hardcover)
For anyone interested in the history of high-seas piracy -- not including the modern East African variety -- "A Thousand years of Pirates" is the best book ever. William Gilkerson, historian, author and marine artist, has combined his exceptional talents to produce a work that appeals to, educates and entertains all ages, including mine and those of my grandchildren. It is the perfect companion piece to Gilkerson's recently published novel "Pirate's Passage"Pirate's Passage. "A Thousand Years" brings sharply and convincingly into focus the lives and times of the men -- and a few women -- whose names pepper the archives of sea-going brigandry, and whose stories form the web within which the more modern setting of "Pirate's Passage" is woven.
Gilkerson gets it right. If he says an attack took place on a Thursday with the wind in the east and the seas in turmoil, that's the way it was. And not only are the descriptions dead accurate, but so are the paintings and drawings: east wind, rough seas, sails drawing just so, and every detail of rigging, weapon and costume exactly correct. This isn't cobbled together romance with a Disney glaze, this is what it was, warts and all. But beautifully portrayed. The book itself is handsomely produced, fine paper, excellent printing and picture reproduction. I bought several to give as Christmas presents. Rating? Five stars. If I could I would award six.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review) 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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A stunning collection sea tales for young and old,
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This review is from: A Thousand Years of Pirates (Hardcover)
"A Thousand Years of Pirates" is a 96-page chapter book for kids age 10 and up about guess what, pirates! Ten spectacular pirates' tales and legends are retold and beautifully illustrated by haunting paintings. Although the author declares most of the tales to be fiction, they come from a long tradition and are carefully researched for their authenticity and correct historical context. "A Thousand Years of Pirates" is unafraid to show the dark side of a pirate's life, a feature which may appeal to some of its intended audience. Catch the excitement of the real life experience of a prate's adventures in this stunning collection sea tales for young and old.
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