Detailed, down to the smallest detail, descriptions of sea battles, searches for treasures, true life stories of the most famous filibusters, romantics and villains, brutal murderers and patrons of the oppressed - everything you wanted to know about piracy is collected in this book. Get a taste of the era You will be helped by stories about the morals and customs of the maritime fraternity, detailed maps, images of ships, weapons, clothing, household items, with which the encyclopedia is richly illustrated. The vastness of the seas and oceans awaits you! Plunge into a world of exciting adventures!