Book is in fine condition w/blind-stamp on title page. ; They were called pirates and buccaneers, whereas in sober fact they carried letters of marque from the Crown authorizing them to prey on enemy shipping. They were fighting men but also explorers, naturalists, scientists, astronomers, oceanographers and physicians. Maps on end-papers. ; 368pp pages

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