For young cabinfolk who dream of owning a ship with a hold full of doubloons and a tyrannical reputation, this book is full of tips from pirate-speak to keelhauling, running a tight ship and keeping a good crew of scurvy seadogs. Written in a lively, humorous and engaging style, this book is packed with a wealth of fascinating and informative historical detail that brings the period of pirates vividly to life.