The Book of Pirates

by Howard Pyle

Overview

"The Ghost of Captain Brand," "Tom Chist and the Treasure Box," "Jack Ballister’s Fortunes," "The Ruby of Kishmoor," and other rip-roaring adventures of swashbuckling pirates. Numerous black-and-white and color illustrations by the author.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486848372
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	10/14/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	74 MB
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Age Range:	8 - 18 Years

About the Author

Howard Pyle (1853–1911) is remembered as the Father of American Illustration on account of his teachings at the turn of the 20th century. His small school produced several industry-leading illustrators, including N. C. Wyeth, Harvey Dunn, Violet Oakley, and Jessie Willcox Smith. Pyle's stories and drawings epitomize the era known as the Golden Age of American Illustration, setting a standard of excellence with tales and images remarkable for their engaging simplicity and penetrating realism.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Merle Johnson
Preface
I. Buccaneers and Marooners of the Spanish Main
II. The Ghost of Captain Brand
III. With the Buccaneers
Iv. Tom Chist and the Treasure Box
V. Jack Ballister's Fortunes
VI. Blueskin, the Pirate
VII. Captain Scarfield 
VIII. The Ruby of Kishmoor

Editorial Reviews

An unabridged republication of the edition published by Harper & Brothers in 1921. Originally scattered through many books and magazines, these swashbuckling tales include "The Ghost of Captain Brand," "The Ruby of Kishmoor," "Tom Chist and the Treasure Box," and "Jack Ballister's Fortunes." In addition to his talent for recapturing the flavor of bygone eras, Pyle was an accomplished illustrator. This collection includes 63 of his illustrations<-->11 of them in color. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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