What is a pirate, and from whence do they come?

Playing the literary detective, Zacks takes us through the sordid tale. We know that "Over the centuries, novelists, relentless treasure hunters, and even historians have stoked [Captain Kidd's] pirate legend." Now, with this book, we not only get the story from the people who were there, but also from great writers of the 17th century. Read about pirates:

• Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain
• Treasure Island - Robert Louis Stevenson
• Books About Pirate Literature
• Books About Treasure Island
• The Offshore Pirate - F. Scott Fitzgerald

Read more about the pirates. It's the perfect focus for summer reading...