Pirates Fact and Fiction
Pirates Fact and Fiction by David Cordingly, published by Unicorn Publishing Group in 2021, offers a detailed exploration of piracy throughout history. This 204-page book presents a study that delves into the realities behind the romanticized images of pirates, contrasting the fictional portrayals with historical facts. The work is enriched with pirate-related artworks and objects from the National Maritime Museum collection, providing a visual context to the narrative.
Readers will find an examination of the tools of the pirate trade, including maps, charts, flags, weapons, and ships, alongside a discussion of how pirates have been depicted in popular literature, film, and television. The book features one hundred color illustrations that highlight the artifacts and artworks from the National Maritime Museum, enhancing the understanding of maritime history and piracy. This edition serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in the intersection of history and the cultural representations of pirates.
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A fascinating study of pirates throughout history, packed with pirate-related artworks and objects from the National Maritime Museum collection.
The image of the pirate is one that has never failed to capture the imagination, but behind the melodramatic portrayals of villains like Long John Silver, complete with wooden leg and eye-patch, lies a much harsher reality. David Cordingly and John Falconer chart the history of piracy; explore the portrayal of pirates in popular literature, film, and TV; and examine the tools of the pirate trade, including maps, charts, flags, weapons, and ships. Alongside this telling history, the one hundred color illustrations in Pirates: Fact and Fiction showcase the stunning artworks and artifacts within the National Maritime Museum’s vast collection to shine new light on a subject of perennial interest.
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