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OverviewThe 1650s to the 1730s marked the golden age of piracy, when fearsome pirates like Blackbeard ruled the waves, seeking not only treasure but also large and fast ships to carry it. The Whydah was just such a ship, built to ply the Triangular Trade route, which it did until one of the greediest pirates of all, Black Sam Bellamy, commandeered it. Filling the ship to capacity with treasure, Bellamy hoped to retire with his bounty - but in 1717 the ship sank in a storm off Cape Cod. For more than two hundred years, the wreck of the Whydah (and the riches that went down with it) eluded treasure seekers, until the ship was finally found in 1984 by marine archaeologists. The artifacts brought up from the ocean floor are priceless, both in value and in the picture they reveal of life in that much-mythologized era, changing much of what we know about pirates. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Martin W. SandlerPublisher: Candlewick Press,U.S. Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 18.70cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.60cm Weight: 0.471kg ISBN: 9780763680336ISBN 10: 0763680338 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 14 March 2017 Recommended Age: From 10 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order ![]() Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsSandler's approach to the Whydah and other submerged ships as sunken time capsules is an interesting angle that is sure to resonate with aspiring archaeologists. A captivating read on pirates, with insights into contemporary underwater research techniques. Considering the popularity of the subject, this volume will likely not sit on shelves long.--School Library Journal (starred review) Sandler offers an insightful look at how different the realities of pirate life were compared to how it has been mythologized in popular culture...A fascinating, vivid look at what one shipwreck reveals about the realities of the Golden Age of Piracy. --Kirkus Reviews This book brings to life...The account of the challenges Clifford and his crew had to face to find the Whydah is very thorough.--School Library Connection Sandler's broad research and his evident fascination with the subject result in a multifaceted story that many readers will find rewarding.--Booklist Sandler keeps the multiple threads of Whydah's story running smoothly, even integrating legends about Bellamy and the haunted wreckage seamlessly into the factual information...Weighing in well under two hundred pages, this quick high interest read is an ideal recommendation for kids who have to read a nonfiction book, and pirate and archaeology enthusiasts will certainly be thrilled.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Fast-paced, thorough, and fascinating, this choice is certain to especially hold the interest of any pirate lover and treasure hunter.-- Books to Borrow syndicated column Sandler's approach to the Whydah and other submerged ships as sunken time capsules is an interesting angle that is sure to resonate with aspiring archaeologists. A captivating read on pirates, with insights into contemporary underwater research techniques. Considering the popularity of the subject, this volume will likely not sit on shelves long.--School Library Journal (starred review) Sandler offers an insightful look at how different the realities of pirate life were compared to how it has been mythologized in popular culture...A fascinating, vivid look at what one shipwreck reveals about the realities of the Golden Age of Piracy. --Kirkus Reviews This book brings to life...The account of the challenges Clifford and his crew had to face to find the Whydah is very thorough.--School Library Connection Sandler's broad research and his evident fascination with the subject result in a multifaceted story that many readers will find rewarding.--Booklist Sandler keeps the multiple threads of Whydah's story running smoothly, even integrating legends about Bellamy and the haunted wreckage seamlessly into the factual information...Weighing in well under two hundred pages, this quick high interest read is an ideal recommendation for kids who have to read a nonfiction book, and pirate and archaeology enthusiasts will certainly be thrilled.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Sandler's approach to the Whydah and other submerged ships as sunken time capsules is an interesting angle that is sure to resonate with aspiring archaeologists. A captivating read on pirates, with insights into contemporary underwater research techniques. Considering the popularity of the subject, this volume will likely not sit on shelves long.--School Library Journal (starred review) Sandler offers an insightful look at how different the realities of pirate life were compared to how it has been mythologized in popular culture...A fascinating, vivid look at what one shipwreck reveals about the realities of the Golden Age of Piracy. --Kirkus Reviews This book brings to life...The account of the challenges Clifford and his crew had to face to find the Whydah is very thorough.--School Library Connection Sandler offers an insightful look at how different the realities of pirate life were compared to how it has been mythologized in popular culture...A fascinating, vivid look at what one shipwreck reveals about the realities of the Golden Age of Piracy. Kirkus Reviews Author InformationMartin W. Sandler has written more than seventy books for children and adults, including Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation: The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad and The Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure. Martin W. Sandler lives with his wife on Cape Cod. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |