1952 off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, fierce winds force a small boat into port. The sailor of the boat is the eccentric Captain Charles Johnson, who then takes up residence at the small inn run by a young boy, Jim, and his mother. With each day, Captain Johnson becomes more and more valuable to the family and changes the fortunes of their previously struggling business.

The Brotherhood of Pirates

Children's Books

Gilkerson, William

History

Corgi Childrens

The Scrimshander

Arts & Photography

Sculpture

Troubador Press

Ships of John Paul Jones

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

Naval_Institute_Press

Maritime arts: Paintings, drawings, scrimshaw

Peabody Museum of Salem

For as long as they’ve existed, pirates have conjured up visions of high-seas adventure and skullduggery, sea chases and bloody battles, dangerous coastal lairs and buried treasure. Rightly so, for ever since ships have carried valuable cargo, pirates have enraged monarchs and struck terror into the hearts of honest seamen with their willingness to risk life and limb for an undeserved share of the riches. Whether the cargo was gold or silver, spices or silks, animal or human, there have always been villains ruthless enough to kill or be hanged for it. From the days of the Vikings to the present and in all the oceans of the world, pirates have made their presence known and feared. Recorded here are their stories along with striking images of ships, storms at sea, and secret harbors where “black ships” could be re-stocked and refitted. Award-winning author and artist William Gilkerson has spent years researching and painting their colorful history. From the terrible Black Beard to the fascinating Granuaile, or Grace O’Malley as the English called her, they have come to life under his brush. One can almost hear the creak of timbers, the snap of canvas while turning the pages. This gift book is a rich treasure in its own right.

A Thousand Years of Pirates

Tundra Books

Text and illustrations introduce the history and techniques of whale ivory carving and engraving. Includes contemporary examples of scrimshaw and discusses the future of this art form.

The Scrimshander: The Nautical Ivory Worker and His Art of Scrimshaw, Historical and Contemporary

An all-encompassing study of naval armament under fighting sail. This first volume covers axes, pikes and fighting blades in use between 1626 and 1826 - tracing their development in the navies of England and Northern Europe through that of the United States. Heavily illustrated with art and photography including an 8-page color section.

Boarders Away: With Steel-Edged Weapons and Polearms

Science & Math

Reference

Andrew Mowbray Pub

Completing a two-volume set, this book covers the pistols, muskets, combustibles and small cannon used aboard American and European fighting ships, 1626-1826. There are 200 photos plus technical and historical drawings.

Boarders Away II: With Fire

Drawing on his profound knowledge of maritime history, his artistic skill, and his commitment to Buddhism, the author concocts an illustrated tale about five fast friends who embark on a magical voyage of sea- and self-exploration. 25,000 first printing.

Ultimate Voyage

Literature & Fiction

United States

Shambhala

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