Book
Pirateology : the sea journal of Captain William Lubber, pirate hunter general, Boston, Massachusetts
Record details
- ISBN: 0763631434 :
- ISBN: 9780763631437 :
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Physical Description:
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly colored), colored maps ; 31 cm.
print - Edition: First U.S. edition.
- Publisher: Cambridge, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2006.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from endpapers at the front of the book. "Publisher's note: Pirateology was allegedly found in an old sea chest by divers searching for wrecks off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland in 2006. ... Research has revealed no other traces of William Lubber, his ship The Sea Cat, or his nemesis, Arabella Drummond"--Cover, Page [2]. |
| Target Audience Note: | Suitable for age 6 and up. |
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Available copies
- 16 of 18 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Creston Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 18 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Public Library | JUNIOR 910.45 STE (Text) | 35140000703093 | Junior Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
"Aar! Hoist the sails for a lavish new discovery filled with treasures — a magnificent resource for pirate lovers everywhere. The eagerly awaited new title in the best-selling ’Ology series — more than 5 million sold worldwide!Step lively, pirate foes and fanciers! Mysterious booty found inside a long-lost sea chest, hidden for hundreds of years off the coast of Newfoundland, has just been uncovered for your enjoyment. Within these covers is the fascinating eighteenth-century journal of Captain William Lubber, an earnest soul who sailed the seas in search of the vicious female pirate Arabella Drummond. Prepare for a mesmerizing tale of the golden age of piracy — from storm-tossed sailing ships to tantalizing treasure islands, from pirates’ flags and fashions to their wily weapons and wicked ways. An extraordinary find for pirateologists, here is a true and complete companion for the dedicated pirate hunter. Pirateology’s special treasures include:— a stunning cover bearing a working compass and glittering gems—treasure map with a missing piece — for the canny reader to find — multiple flaps, maps, charts, and booklets harboring codes and clues— intricate drawings of ships’ interiors— a packet of gold dust — a pocket sundial— a cache of pirate letters, pieces of eight— and a jewel as a final reward."--Provided by the publisher.
