Presents a photographic introduction to pirates, examining the history of piracy as it was practiced around the world, and looking at weapons, navigation and maps, women pirates, life at sea and on land, and the appearance of pirates in film and literature.

Photographs and text provide information about boats and ships, looking at different types of sailing vessels from throughout history, investigating their different parts, and discussing how and why they work.

"Este libro presenta, a través de una serie de espléndidas fotografías, una extensa información acerca de las embarcaciones que se han utilizado en todo el mundo a través de los tiempos"--Tapa. A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts.