Pirates through the Ages:Primary Sources

From ancient times to modern piracy--both on the seas and on the Internet, Pirates through the Ages includes primary source documents and details the stories behind them. From ancient records of the Sea People to the surrender agreement of renowned female pirate Ching Shih, who commanded a fleet of 200 junks, to an interview with a modern-day Somalian pirate; these thrilling accounts reveal what life is really like on the high seas.