This exploration of pirate legends covers TREASURE ISLAND, pirate punishments, Blackbeard, Barbarossa, and more.

Includes index.

Ahoy, matey! -- On Treasure island -- Eye patches, peg legs, and hooks -- The famous Captain Kidd -- The father of the pirate flag -- Anne and Mary -- On the China Sea -- The Sea Queen -- Pirate punishment -- Blackbeard and Barbarossa -- A pirate by another name -- The Queen's pirate -- The legends continue.