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• Pirate Latitudes

  a Novel

  Crichton, Michael, 1942-2008

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  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.

• Ship of Magic

  Hobb, Robin,

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  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.

• Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea

  a Novel

  Chang-Eppig, Rita,

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  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.

• The Pirates!

  in An Adventure With Scientists

  Defoe, Gideon

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  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.

• Isle of 100,000 Graves

  Vehlmann, Fabien, 1972-

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  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.

• Lady Pirate

  Sands, Lynsay,

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  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.

• The Real History of Pirates

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  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.

• Legend of the tsunami warrior

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  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.

• Bone Silence

  Reynolds, Alastair, 1966-

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  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 Sea Hawk

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  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.

• The Ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye

  a Novel

  Cameron, Briony,

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  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.

• Pirates

  a New History, From Vikings to Somali Raiders

  Lehr, Peter,

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  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.

• Hunt on Dark Waters

  Robert, Katee,

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  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.

• Pirate Hunters

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

  Kurson, Robert

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  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.

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

  Fry, Joel

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  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.

• Under the Black Flag

  the Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates

  Cordingly, David

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  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.

• The Eternal Sea

  An Anthology of Sea Poetry

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  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.