The Story of Pirates

by Rob Lloyd Jones

Describes the history of pirates, discussing why they plundered and what life was like for a pirate in the seventeenth century.

63 pages, Hardcover

First published May 31, 2007

About the author

Rob Lloyd Jones was born in San Francisco but grew up in London. He studied Egyptology at University where he learnt hieroglyphics, and often goes on digs with the Egypt Exploration Society. He is a senior editor at Usborne, for whom he has written over thirty books – mostly historical non-fiction, but also adaptations of classics such as JEKYLL AND HYDE and THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO. Rob is also a volunteer reading helper at a primary school in Clerkenwell and wrote episodes of the children’s TV show ‘Bernard’s Watch’ for Carlton Kids. He lives in south London with his wife Sally, and 14-month-old son Otis.

Reviews

[Jasmine Stevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it was good it had loads of history about pirates and great wars. It even had Blackbeard in it

[Monica · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a good book for introduction to pirates. Though maybe a little gruesome for younger children. I wish they would’ve gotten more into detail on the life of Madame ching The whole talking about the pirate that just raided a ship for their hats was hilarious.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

It had a lot of hard words. It was very adventurous, it was cool. I learned all about Pirates, now I know about them and it is cool, very cool.