The book "Life of a famous buccaneer. A page of past history for modern children" by the author Richard Clinton tells about the exciting adventures of inseparable friends - Leo and Max, who accidentally discover the secret of a painting of their ancestor, a famous pirate captain. Information from the past helps them overcome challenges and find their own way in the modern world. The book explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and finding one's own identity through exciting adventures and an engaging plot. "The Life of a Famous Buccaneer" will be an interesting read for both children and adults, as it contains well-mixed elements of adventure, historical and spiritual literature.