The most cruel and ruthless rogues ever to sail the seven seas come to life in these stories about pirates from all around the world. This book is a great introduction to traditional pirate myths and legends as well as new, original tales--all accompanied by appealing illustrations. Stories include "Cross-Legged Jack," "Davy Jones," "Dead Man's Ink," "Dionysus," "Ghost in the Cupboard," "The Gold Bug," "Jewel of Bengal," "Mochimitsu's Music," "The Tenth Man," and "Treasure Island."
"Los granujas mas crueles y despiadados que jamas han surcado los siete mares cobran vida con estas historias sobre piratas de todo el mundo. Este libro es una buena introduccion a los mitos y las leyendas de piratas asi como a nuevos relatos originales--todos acompanados por atractivas ilustraciones. Las historias incluyen "El cofre de Davy Jones," "El decimo hombre," "Dioniso y los piratas," "El escarabajo de oro," "La isla del Tesoro," "Jack Piernacruzada," "La Joya de Bengala," "Miedo a la luz de la vela," "La musica de Mochimitsu" y "La tinta del muerto.""