The Pirates’ CodeRebecca SimonLabel: Reaktion BooksDescription: Pirates have long captured the imagination with images of cutlass-wielding swashbucklers eye patches and buried treasure. But what was life really like on a pirate ship? Piracy was a risky sometimes deadly occupation and strict orders were essential for everyone’s survival. These ‘Laws’ were sets of rules that determined everything from how much each pirate earned from their plunder to compensation for injuries punishments and even the entertainment allowed on ships. These rules became known as the ‘Pirates’ Code’ which all pirates had to publicly swear by.Using primary sources such as eyewitness accounts trial proceedings and maritime logs this book explains how these codes were the key to pirates’ success in battle both on sea and on land.
Rebecca Simon's "The Pirates' Code" is ideal for fans of historical fiction and pirates looking for an engaging tale of adventure and courage.
