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Pirate Treasures: Swashbuckling Books and Bold Adventures

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Ahoy, book lovers! In celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th, embark on a literary voyage with our curated collection of pirate-themed books, DVDs and streaming materials for adults. Delve into tales of high seas adventure, cunning buccaneers and hidden treasures that promise to captivate and thrill. Whether you're drawn to classic swashbuckling sagas or modern pirate escapades, our selection offers a treasure trove of stories to ignite your imagination and satisfy your thirst for adventure. Set sail with us and discover the allure of pirate lore!

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Pirate Latitudes

Pirate Latitudes

A Novel

by Crichton, Michael

Book - 2009

In Michael Crichton's final book, published posthumously, cunning privateer Captain Charles Hunter embarks on a daring mission to seize a Spanish galleon filled with treasure. In Michael Crichton's final book, published posthumously, cunning privateer Captain Charles Hunter embarks on a daring mission to seize a Spanish galleon filled with treasure. Show less

In Michael Crichton's final book, published posthumously, cunning privateer Captain Charles Hunter embarks on a daring mission to seize a Spanish galleon filled with treasure. In Michael Crichton's final book, published posthumously, cunning privateer Captain Charles Hunter embarks on a daring mission to seize a Spanish galleon filled with treasure. Show less

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Ship of Magic

Ship of Magic

by Hobb, Robin

Downloadable Audiobook - 2010

When the sentient liveship Vivacia awakens after Captain Ephron Vestrit’s death, a fierce battle for its control ensues. This thrilling adventure is packed with political intrigue, high-stakes drama and unexpected twists. When the sentient liveship Vivacia awakens after Captain Ephron Vestrit’s death, a fierce battle for its control ensues. This thrilling adventure is packed with political intrigue, high-stakes drama and unexpected twists. Show less

When the sentient liveship Vivacia awakens after Captain Ephron Vestrit’s death, a fierce battle for its control ensues. This thrilling adventure is packed with political intrigue, high-stakes drama and unexpected twists. When the sentient liveship Vivacia awakens after Captain Ephron Vestrit’s death, a fierce battle for its control ensues. This thrilling adventure is packed with political intrigue, high-stakes drama and unexpected twists. Show less

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Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea

Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea

A Novel

by Chang-Eppig, Rita

Book - 2023

A riveting adventure about legendary Chinese pirate queen, Shek Yeung, and her fight for control over the army she knows she was born to lead, navigating motherhood and the crises of leadership. A riveting adventure about legendary Chinese pirate queen, Shek Yeung, and her fight for control over the army she knows she was born to lead, navigating motherhood and the crises of leadership. Show less

A riveting adventure about legendary Chinese pirate queen, Shek Yeung, and her fight for control over the army she knows she was born to lead, navigating motherhood and the crises of leadership. A riveting adventure about legendary Chinese pirate queen, Shek Yeung, and her fight for control over the army she knows she was born to lead, navigating motherhood and the crises of leadership. Show less

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The Pirates!

The Pirates!

In An Adventure With Scientists

by Defoe, Gideon

Book - 2004

Follow the hilariously inept Pirate Captain and his quirky crew as they mistakenly capture Charles Darwin’s ship, leading to a wild journey from the Galapagos Islands to Victorian London, in a quest that could change the course of history. Follow the hilariously inept Pirate Captain and his quirky crew as they mistakenly capture Charles Darwin’s ship, leading to a wild journey from the Galapagos Islands to Victorian London, in a quest that could change the course of history. Show less

Follow the hilariously inept Pirate Captain and his quirky crew as they mistakenly capture Charles Darwin’s ship, leading to a wild journey from the Galapagos Islands to Victorian London, in a quest that could change the course of history. Follow the hilariously inept Pirate Captain and his quirky crew as they mistakenly capture Charles Darwin’s ship, leading to a wild journey from the Galapagos Islands to Victorian London, in a quest that could change the course of history. Show less

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Isle of 100,000 Graves

Isle of 100,000 Graves

by Vehlmann, Fabien

Graphic Novel - 2011

Gwenny embarks on a risky journey to the mysterious Isle of 100,000 Graves, hoping to find her missing father and the legendary treasure he sought. Instead, she finds a school for executioners and torturers, where survival becomes a deadly game. Gwenny embarks on a risky journey to the mysterious Isle of 100,000 Graves, hoping to find her missing father and the legendary treasure he sought. Instead, she finds a school for executioners and torturers, where survival becomes a deadly game. Show less

Gwenny embarks on a risky journey to the mysterious Isle of 100,000 Graves, hoping to find her missing father and the legendary treasure he sought. Instead, she finds a school for executioners and torturers, where survival becomes a deadly game. Gwenny embarks on a risky journey to the mysterious Isle of 100,000 Graves, hoping to find her missing father and the legendary treasure he sought. Instead, she finds a school for executioners and torturers, where survival becomes a deadly game. Show less

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Lady Pirate

Lady Pirate

by Sands, Lynsay

Large Print - 2017

Valoree, a fierce pirate captain, is required to marry a nobleman and become pregnant to claim her inheritance. Her loyal crew posing as servants and a drunken prostitute as her “aunt” fills this adventure with humor and unexpected romance. Valoree, a fierce pirate captain, is required to marry a nobleman and become pregnant to claim her inheritance. Her loyal crew posing as servants and a drunken prostitute as her “aunt” fills this adventure with humor and unexpected romance. Show less

Valoree, a fierce pirate captain, is required to marry a nobleman and become pregnant to claim her inheritance. Her loyal crew posing as servants and a drunken prostitute as her “aunt” fills this adventure with humor and unexpected romance. Valoree, a fierce pirate captain, is required to marry a nobleman and become pregnant to claim her inheritance. Her loyal crew posing as servants and a drunken prostitute as her “aunt” fills this adventure with humor and unexpected romance. Show less

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The Real History of Pirates

The Real History of Pirates

Streaming Video - 2021

From The Great Courses, uncover the true stories behind the legendary pirates, separating fact from fiction and witness a world far more intriguing and brutal than the romanticized tales. From The Great Courses, uncover the true stories behind the legendary pirates, separating fact from fiction and witness a world far more intriguing and brutal than the romanticized tales. Show less

From The Great Courses, uncover the true stories behind the legendary pirates, separating fact from fiction and witness a world far more intriguing and brutal than the romanticized tales. From The Great Courses, uncover the true stories behind the legendary pirates, separating fact from fiction and witness a world far more intriguing and brutal than the romanticized tales. Show less

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Legend of the tsunami warrior

Legend of the tsunami warrior

Streaming Video - 2010

As sea pirates threaten to invade their kingdoms, three queens of Langkasuka must band together as they face brutal battles and magical challenges to protect their realm and defend their lands and people. As sea pirates threaten to invade their kingdoms, three queens of Langkasuka must band together as they face brutal battles and magical challenges to protect their realm and defend their lands and people. Show less

As sea pirates threaten to invade their kingdoms, three queens of Langkasuka must band together as they face brutal battles and magical challenges to protect their realm and defend their lands and people. As sea pirates threaten to invade their kingdoms, three queens of Langkasuka must band together as they face brutal battles and magical challenges to protect their realm and defend their lands and people. Show less

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Bone Silence

Bone Silence

by Reynolds, Alastair

Book - 2020

The Ness sisters, feared space pirates in the 20,000 worlds of the Congregation, are fleeing crimes they didn't commit. As they evade relentless pursuers, they uncover secrets that could alter the fate of their universe. The Ness sisters, feared space pirates in the 20,000 worlds of the Congregation, are fleeing crimes they didn't commit. As they evade relentless pursuers, they uncover secrets that could alter the fate of their universe. Show less

The Ness sisters, feared space pirates in the 20,000 worlds of the Congregation, are fleeing crimes they didn't commit. As they evade relentless pursuers, they uncover secrets that could alter the fate of their universe. The Ness sisters, feared space pirates in the 20,000 worlds of the Congregation, are fleeing crimes they didn't commit. As they evade relentless pursuers, they uncover secrets that could alter the fate of their universe. Show less

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The Sea Hawk

The Sea Hawk

DVD - 2005

Geoffrey Thorpe, played by Errol Flynn, is a daring English privateer on a thrilling mission to raid Spanish ships for Queen Elizabeth I, only to find himself entangled in political intrigue and romance. Geoffrey Thorpe, played by Errol Flynn, is a daring English privateer on a thrilling mission to raid Spanish ships for Queen Elizabeth I, only to find himself entangled in political intrigue and romance. Show less

Geoffrey Thorpe, played by Errol Flynn, is a daring English privateer on a thrilling mission to raid Spanish ships for Queen Elizabeth I, only to find himself entangled in political intrigue and romance. Geoffrey Thorpe, played by Errol Flynn, is a daring English privateer on a thrilling mission to raid Spanish ships for Queen Elizabeth I, only to find himself entangled in political intrigue and romance. Show less

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The Ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye

The Ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye

A Novel

by Cameron, Briony

Book - 2024

Jacquotte Delahaye, an ambitious shipwright, rises as a female pirate captain in the Caribbean, defying norms and her past. Amidst battles, sieges and forbidden love, she navigates a treacherous path to freedom and justice. Jacquotte Delahaye, an ambitious shipwright, rises as a female pirate captain in the Caribbean, defying norms and her past. Amidst battles, sieges and forbidden love, she navigates a treacherous path to freedom and justice. Show less

Jacquotte Delahaye, an ambitious shipwright, rises as a female pirate captain in the Caribbean, defying norms and her past. Amidst battles, sieges and forbidden love, she navigates a treacherous path to freedom and justice. Jacquotte Delahaye, an ambitious shipwright, rises as a female pirate captain in the Caribbean, defying norms and her past. Amidst battles, sieges and forbidden love, she navigates a treacherous path to freedom and justice. Show less

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Pirates

Pirates

A New History, From Vikings to Somali Raiders

by Lehr, Peter

Book - 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey uncovering the true stories and motivations of history's most notorious pirates. From Viking raiders to modern Somali pirates, this book reveals the enduring allure and brutal reality of piracy across centuries. Embark on a thrilling journey uncovering the true stories and motivations of history's most notorious pirates. From Viking raiders to modern Somali pirates, this book reveals the enduring allure and brutal reality of piracy across centuries. Show less

Embark on a thrilling journey uncovering the true stories and motivations of history's most notorious pirates. From Viking raiders to modern Somali pirates, this book reveals the enduring allure and brutal reality of piracy across centuries. Embark on a thrilling journey uncovering the true stories and motivations of history's most notorious pirates. From Viking raiders to modern Somali pirates, this book reveals the enduring allure and brutal reality of piracy across centuries. Show less

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Hunt on Dark Waters

Hunt on Dark Waters

by Robert, Katee

Book - 2023

Daring witch Evelyn steals from her vampire ex and tumbles into a perilous realm. Rescued by a pirate crew led by a telekinetic captain, she navigates a world of magic, danger and sizzling romance, where betrayal could cost her everything. Daring witch Evelyn steals from her vampire ex and tumbles into a perilous realm. Rescued by a pirate crew led by a telekinetic captain, she navigates a world of magic, danger and sizzling romance, where betrayal could cost her everything. Show less

Daring witch Evelyn steals from her vampire ex and tumbles into a perilous realm. Rescued by a pirate crew led by a telekinetic captain, she navigates a world of magic, danger and sizzling romance, where betrayal could cost her everything. Daring witch Evelyn steals from her vampire ex and tumbles into a perilous realm. Rescued by a pirate crew led by a telekinetic captain, she navigates a world of magic, danger and sizzling romance, where betrayal could cost her everything. Show less

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Pirate Hunters

Pirate Hunters

Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for A Legendary Pirate Ship

by Kurson, Robert

Audiobook CD - 2015

The true story of divers John Chatterton and John Mattera, who risk everything to find the legendary pirate ship Golden Fleece. Their suspenseful journey blends historical intrigue, innovative technology and the pursuit of lost treasure. The true story of divers John Chatterton and John Mattera, who risk everything to find the legendary pirate ship Golden Fleece. Their suspenseful journey blends historical intrigue, innovative technology and the pursuit of lost treasure. Show less

The true story of divers John Chatterton and John Mattera, who risk everything to find the legendary pirate ship Golden Fleece. Their suspenseful journey blends historical intrigue, innovative technology and the pursuit of lost treasure. The true story of divers John Chatterton and John Mattera, who risk everything to find the legendary pirate ship Golden Fleece. Their suspenseful journey blends historical intrigue, innovative technology and the pursuit of lost treasure. Show less

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Our Flag Means Death (soundtrack From the Hbo® Max Original Series)

Our Flag Means Death (soundtrack From the Hbo® Max Original Series)

by Fry, Joel

Streaming Music - 2022

The “Our Flag Means Death” soundtrack blends swashbuckling tunes with heartfelt melodies, capturing the series’ adventurous spirit. Stream it on Hoopla with your library card and relive the misadventures of gentleman-pirate Stede Bonnet and his crew. The “Our Flag Means Death” soundtrack blends swashbuckling tunes with heartfelt melodies, capturing the series’ adventurous spirit. Stream it on Hoopla with your library card and relive the misadventures of gentleman-pirate Stede Bonnet and his crew. Show less

The “Our Flag Means Death” soundtrack blends swashbuckling tunes with heartfelt melodies, capturing the series’ adventurous spirit. Stream it on Hoopla with your library card and relive the misadventures of gentleman-pirate Stede Bonnet and his crew. The “Our Flag Means Death” soundtrack blends swashbuckling tunes with heartfelt melodies, capturing the series’ adventurous spirit. Stream it on Hoopla with your library card and relive the misadventures of gentleman-pirate Stede Bonnet and his crew. Show less

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Under the Black Flag

Under the Black Flag

The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates

by Cordingly, David

Book - 1995

From the fearsome Blackbeard to the daring female pirates, this book vividly brings to life the true stories of piracy on the high seas, debunking myths and revealing the harsh realities behind the romanticized legends. From the fearsome Blackbeard to the daring female pirates, this book vividly brings to life the true stories of piracy on the high seas, debunking myths and revealing the harsh realities behind the romanticized legends. Show less

From the fearsome Blackbeard to the daring female pirates, this book vividly brings to life the true stories of piracy on the high seas, debunking myths and revealing the harsh realities behind the romanticized legends. From the fearsome Blackbeard to the daring female pirates, this book vividly brings to life the true stories of piracy on the high seas, debunking myths and revealing the harsh realities behind the romanticized legends. Show less

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The Eternal Sea

An Anthology of Sea Poetry

Book - 1946

This captivating anthology delves into the ocean’s beauty, mystery and power through timeless poetry. Featuring voices inspired by both stormy seas and calm waters, it celebrates the ever-changing and eternal nature of the sea. This captivating anthology delves into the ocean’s beauty, mystery and power through timeless poetry. Featuring voices inspired by both stormy seas and calm waters, it celebrates the ever-changing and eternal nature of the sea. Show less

This captivating anthology delves into the ocean’s beauty, mystery and power through timeless poetry. Featuring voices inspired by both stormy seas and calm waters, it celebrates the ever-changing and eternal nature of the sea. This captivating anthology delves into the ocean’s beauty, mystery and power through timeless poetry. Featuring voices inspired by both stormy seas and calm waters, it celebrates the ever-changing and eternal nature of the sea. Show less

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