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Pirateology : the sea journal of Captain William Lubber, pirate hunter general, Boston, Massachusetts

Steer, Dugald (Author). Andrew, Ian, 1962- (Added Author). Gilbert, Yvonne. (Added Author). Ward, Helen, 1962- (Added Author).

Captain William Lubber chronicles his pursuit of the female pirate, Arabella Drummond, while at the same time describing aspects of pirate life.

Book  - 2006
J 910.45 Ste
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  • ISBN: 0763631434
  • ISBN: 9780763631437
  • Physical Description print
    1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color), color maps.
  • Publisher Cambridge : Candlewick Press, [2006]

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General Note:
Captain William Lubber is a fictitious character.
Target Audience Note:
"Suitable for age 6 and up"--P. [4] of cover.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 27.99

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Pirateology : The Pirate Hunter's Companion
Pirateology : The Pirate Hunter's Companion
by Lubber, William; Steer, Dugald A. (Editor)
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Pirateology : The Pirate Hunter's Companion


Aar! Hoist the sails for a lavish new discovery filled with treasures -- a magnificent resource for pirate lovers everywhere. Step lively, pirate foes and fanciers! Mysterious booty found inside a long-lost sea chest, hidden for hundreds of years off the coast of Newfoundland, has just been uncovered for your enjoyment. Within these covers is the fascinating eighteenth-century journal of Captain William Lubber, an earnest soul who sailed the seas in search of the vicious female pirate Arabella Drummond. Prepare for a mesmerizing tale of the golden age of piracy -- from storm-tossed sailing ships to tantalizing treasure islands, from pirates' flags and fashions to their wily weapons and wicked ways. An extraordinary find for pirateologists, here is a true and complete companion for the dedicated pirate hunter. PIRATEOLOGY's special treasures include: - a stunning cover bearing a compass and glittering gems - treasure map with a missing piece -- for the canny reader to find - multiple flaps, maps, charts, and booklets harboring codes and clues - intricate drawings of ships' interiors - a packet of gold dust - a pocket sundial - a cache of pirate letters, pieces of eight -- and a jewel as a final reward