The Book of Pirates

by Howard Pyle, Ralph Cosham (Read by)

Overview

Prepare for marvelous adventure on the high seas.…

The Book of Pirates features the rip-roaring fictional adventures of swashbuckling pirates and buccaneers of the Spanish Main. Thic collection includes "The Ghost of Captain Brand" and "The Treasure Box."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491527429
Publisher:	Brilliance Audio
Publication date:	12/02/2014
Edition description:	Unabridged
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 5.60(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Howard Pyle was born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1853. Having studied painting at the Drexel Institute in Philadelphia, he was one of the most influential illustrators of his time, known for his imagination and detail. He also taught painting and wrote many stories for young people, illustrating his own works. He died in 1911.

Editorial Reviews

An unabridged republication of the edition published by Harper & Brothers in 1921. Originally scattered through many books and magazines, these swashbuckling tales include "The Ghost of Captain Brand," "The Ruby of Kishmoor," "Tom Chist and the Treasure Box," and "Jack Ballister's Fortunes." In addition to his talent for recapturing the flavor of bygone eras, Pyle was an accomplished illustrator. This collection includes 63 of his illustrations<-->11 of them in color. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

This book of swashbuckling pirate adventures may be for children, but the narration has little to recommend it to them. Ralph Cosham's voice is indifferent to the adventures he is reading. There is no indication of when one story stops and another begins. Character differentiation is also confusing, leaving the listener thoroughly frustrated. J.F.M. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine

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