My nine-year old son asked me last week if pirates still exist after we’d watched something on television and it sparked a whole conversation about pirates past and present. So when a package arrived at the weekend from Carlton Books which contained the Pirates: True Stories of Seafaring Rogues book, it was a great way of continuing our discussion on the subject.
Due for publication on 7th February 2019, we’ve been lucky to get a preview of Pirates: True Stories of Seafaring Rogues which is aimed at children aged nine years and over. The 64 page book is crammed full of information about pirates across the ages, and features a range of maps and illustrations too.
Written by Anne Rooney, the book tells stories about real life pirates and where their adventures took place. Charting escapades from as early as AD790 and the Vikings through to the present days pirates that haunt the Indian Ocean and the coast of East Africa.
The book talks about the hunting grounds of the Corsairs, the name given to Muslim pirates in times gone by and gives us lots of information about some of the most dangerous corsairs, including the Barbarossa brothers. Pirates: True Stories of Seafaring Rogues also gives children information on how a pirate would be dressed and what weapons they would carry. We learned that pirates actually captured slaves, putting some to work and selling others in slave markets.
We’re all well aware of the Pirates of the Caribbean films but this book delves into the reality of what was happening in the part of the world, which was seen as a land of plenty for pirates, including the infamous Blackbeard, at the time.
It’s been fascinating to learn that even pirates had a code of conduct, which in the Caribbean was known as the Articles of Agreement, which each pirate had to agree to before becoming part of the crew. The book goes into the details of what might have been included in that agreement.
We’ve learned that not all pirates were men, there were two women who proved to be just as feisty as their male shipmates.
The book is full of information, from how ships were attacked through to the type of pirate ships used to capture the treasures that were chased down.
As well as looking at the Caribbean and Indian Ocean activities of pirates through the years, we’ve also learned about the China Sea, favourite pirate haunts and shipwreck locations. Did you know that the most successful pirate of all time was a woman named Zheng Shi?
Pirates: True Stories of Seafaring Rogues is a really good, factual read and one that my son has thoroughly enjoyed.
You can find out more about this and other Carlton Books on their website, as well as pre-ordering a copy of this book too.
disclosure: we were sent the item mentioned in exchange for an honest review
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Tracy the Terrible!
Grrrumpy Gordon because I want to sound mean to my enemies.
Nati the nailbreaker as Id break lots of nails scrubbing the decks!
My daughter told me she would be the Daring Duchess off the High Seas! Glamorous and dangerous love it!
Grusome Granny
long tooth
captain ginger 🙂
Captain Al, because I’d definitely want to be the one on charge
Beady Eye pirate – I’m always on the lookout for treasure
Dastardly Dustin – in honour of my cat “Dustin”
Loopy Luna, because that’s my hamsters name and loopy would put the fear in to others lol
Natasha The fierce!
Captain Grimwolf because I like how it sounds.
‘Insidious Susie’ it sounds like the perfect name for a pirate!
Rachel the Roving Adventurer. As I would be so, so busy exploring and seeking out new adventures.
Captain cautious- because I’m really not that brave
Admiral Ruthless
I’ll try that again as I forgot the 2nd half lol!! Admiral Ruthless, as you never know what I’ll do next, eccentric that I am!!
Lego lynn mini pirate because we love building a pirate ship!
Captain Wild hair!!
Crazy Eyes Karen!
The Dread Pirate Em the Executioner – no one would mess with her!
Ursula the sea villain
What would your pirate name be and why?
Chris the Cross . . . . . my name’s Chris and l’m often cross
Captain Teenytantrum because I’m short but have a fieresome short fuse lol
Uh ah Jane. I don’t want to loose my name
ladyrose so my nephew said im too nice to be a pirate lol
Mad Mel I’d not change my name
Terrible T as I would have a reputation for being mean and terrible!
Andrea the Adventurer – well it rhymes and it would be an adventure!
Captain Jonesy because no one can keep up with me!
Aaaaaaaargh the drunken Katie
Probably cautious Corinne due to my obsessive worrying
JooJooPugwash as he was my fav pirate
Red Tyke, because I’m a redhead and I’m from Yorkshire.
Nautical Natalie – you kind of have to with my name!
Golden Lime-Sucker as I’d find loads of treasure & stave off scurvy!
Little Willie Wilkie – a play on my married and maiden names
Rickard Of The High Seas – Adventurer
That’s a tough one! Maybe The Assassin or something like that?!
Captain Croaky as I can’t shake off a sore throat x
Sassy Searider from dorset !!
My pirate name would be Geri the un-gracious
Kay the kicker
Pirate sharyboo because that’s my nickname
Nata the smacker! Great pirate name 😉
Marauding ma, seems ma is my identity at mo!
Captain armbands as not a good swimmer
Legless Leanne
Black beard
Crafty Ma
I’d be Simone the Scary One!
captain boss lady
Kicka** Katie
Captain Claw Crook
Shorty Sheri
Anthea the Awful!
Karefree Kai
because that’s my grandson’s name
Captain Crazy
Lady Luck
Cutlass Cath!
hop-a-long
I’d be Thrifty BookReader, self-explanatory surely.
injured chaos because the nature of my EDS is that Im constantly suffering injuries
I’m Captain NanaPat. A name given to me several years ago by one of my grandsons. He still loves to play pirates every time he visits.
Angry ‘Appy Al
Fearless G. The name would make those who hear it scared and expecting a huge man mountain as G would stand for Giant. (Aka the total complete opposite of me.)
Grrr Gold
Dead Ear Modzy to make light of my hearing problems.
I would call myself Maximus Looticus based on all the loot I’d be plundering!
Captain No Beard – because i don’t have a beard!
Samurai Champ. Lad – I would sail the seas with my trusted Samurai sword, plunging to the depths of the sea all who came in my way….
Swashbuckle Jo
Captain mummy
Jolly Jessie
claarrrr
Captain Short fuse only because I’d want people to think I’ve got a bad temper and they should do what they say (Don’t think Captain cuddly would get me far in a pirate life!)
Mrs patchable