Who were the real pirates of the Caribbean and beyond?  Find out in this guide to pirate life! Packed with intriguing historical details, it reveals the true nature of piracy and gives insights into ships and weapons, food and dress, the Pirate Code and plunder, flags and hidden treasures, and much more. From Viking times to the Golden Age of Piracy and up to present day, this book takes you on a thrilling voyage debunking pirate myths of peg legs, eye patches and parrots.