Other editions of book Buccaneers and Pirates

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Tales and stories about pirates have always been popular and widely read. But only few people know that the history and legends of American buccaneers are quite different from the European ones. Frank Stockton, whose children fairy tales were very fashionable in 19th century America, portrays the careers and adventures of the most notorious pirates of his country. Reprint of the original edition from 1898.