The book "On the trail of privateers" by A. Guyatt Verrill tells about the exciting adventures of buccaneers in the Caribbean Sea. The author examines in detail the life of sea pirates, their customs, traditions and methods of warfare. The book reveals not only the pages of the history of privateering and the slave trade, but also the views and moral paradoxes of that time. With a lively writing style and interesting facts, "On the Trail of Privateers" will be an exciting read for fans of sea adventures.