Sir Henry Morgan

Nardo, Don 1947- (author.).

Summary: "England's Sir Henry Morgan was one of the most feared pirates in history. However, he hated it when people called him that. He felt he was a patriot. True, he sank many ships, fought bloody battles, and stole gold from the Spanish. But these feats, he claimed, were done for, and with the support, of his beloved King"--Provided by publisher.

Item details

ISBN: 9781680200775 (library bound)
ISBN: 1680200771 (library bound)
Physical Description: print
47 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Publisher: Hockessin, Delaware : Mitchell Lane Publishers, [2016]

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 44-45) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction: Struck by sudden disaster -- Rise to fame and fortune -- Sidebar: From servant to surgeon -- Dawn assault on Portobello -- Sidebar: Changing flags -- Henry Morgan's raid on Maracaibo -- Sidebar: Ships of the sea raiders -- Daring escape from Lake Maracaibo -- Sidebar: Dressed like a gentleman -- The burning of Panama City -- Sidebar: Customs and rules aboard pirate ships -- Henry Morgan in popular culture.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 8 to 11.