Think "Dangerous Book for Boys" meets "Blackbeard the Pirate". This is a handbook for all aspiring swashbucklers. Learn how to make a sea-worthy raft, Pirate Bone Soup, navigate by the stars, and, of course, bury treasure. Full of facts and stories about the real life pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy (1680 - 1730) this book will combine lore with history, and tricks of the pirate trade in an entertaining and expert handbook.