*Examines the lives, legends and legacies of 11 of history\'s most famous pirates. *Includes contemporary accounts of the pirates written by Captain Charles Johnson *Includes Bibliographies The people who have lived outside the boundaries of normal soci. *Includes pictures depicting the pirates and important people, places, and events in their lives. *Explains how the myths and legends of pirates like Blackbeard created the instantly recognizable Pirate stereotypes today. *Examines the lives, legends and legacies of 11 of history\'s most famous pirates