Howard Pyle 
Book of Pirates 

Highly readable, magnificently illustrated tales recount the rip-roaring adventures of swashbuckling pirates and buccaneers of the Spanish Main. Includes "The Ghost of Captain Brand, " "Tom Chist and the Treasure Box, " "Jack Ballister’s Fortunes, " "The Ruby of Kishmoor, " and other tales. Enhanced with 63 of the author’s own illustrations, including 11 full-color plates.