The Illustrated Pirate Diaries

Education & Reference Biography & Memoir History

The Illustrated Pirate Diaries pairs the original 17th-century chronicle of privateer A. O. Exquemelin with maritime historian Terry Breverton’s crisp commentary, creating a visually rich voyage through the Golden Age of Piracy. Every spread is generously stocked with period engravings, maps, and newly commissioned artwork that bring the Caribbean’s most notorious rogues to life.

This hefty, jacketed paperback preserves the authentic voice of a sailor who sailed with Henry Morgan, yet frames the narrative for modern readers aged nine to adult. Its 192 generously sized pages (290 mm tall) give the images room to breathe while keeping the text inviting for younger history buffs and seasoned collectors alike.

The copy offered is in very good shape: pages are clean, free of marks or dog-ears, the binding remains snug, and the illustrated dust jacket is bright and intact. A solid, eye-catching addition to any pirate, maritime history, or art-and-culture shelf.