Author: Stefan Eklöf
Publisher: NIAS Press
ISBN: 8791114373
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Southeast Asia contains some of the world's busiest shipping waters, particularly the Indonesian archipelago, the Straits of Malacca and South China Sea. The natural geography and human ecology of maritime Southeast Asia makes the area particularly apt for piracy. It is perhaps no surprise, then, that these waters are also the world's most pirate-infested, accounting for over a third of the total number of pirate attacks world-wide. The figures have increased in recent years, as transnationally organized crime syndicates have extended their activities in the area. Meanwhile, the capacity of the state authorities in the region to suppress piracy appears to have declined, fuelling suspicions that sections of the maritime authorities are colluding with some of the organized pirate gangs that they are supposed to be combating. Not surprisingly, piracy has a long history in the region, and in several instances during the last 250 years, pirates have disrupted peaceful trade and communications. This text traces the shifting character and development of Southeast Asian piracy from the 18th century to the present day, demonstrating how political, economic, social and technological factors have contributed to change - but have by no means exterminated - the phenomenon. -- Description from http://www.amazon.co.uk (Oct. 19, 2011).
Pirates in Paradise
Author: Stefan Eklöf
Publisher: NIAS Press
ISBN: 8791114373
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Southeast Asia contains some of the world's busiest shipping waters, particularly the Indonesian archipelago, the Straits of Malacca and South China Sea. The natural geography and human ecology of maritime Southeast Asia makes the area particularly apt for piracy. It is perhaps no surprise, then, that these waters are also the world's most pirate-infested, accounting for over a third of the total number of pirate attacks world-wide. The figures have increased in recent years, as transnationally organized crime syndicates have extended their activities in the area. Meanwhile, the capacity of the state authorities in the region to suppress piracy appears to have declined, fuelling suspicions that sections of the maritime authorities are colluding with some of the organized pirate gangs that they are supposed to be combating. Not surprisingly, piracy has a long history in the region, and in several instances during the last 250 years, pirates have disrupted peaceful trade and communications. This text traces the shifting character and development of Southeast Asian piracy from the 18th century to the present day, demonstrating how political, economic, social and technological factors have contributed to change - but have by no means exterminated - the phenomenon. -- Description from http://www.amazon.co.uk (Oct. 19, 2011).
Publisher: NIAS Press
ISBN: 8791114373
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Southeast Asia contains some of the world's busiest shipping waters, particularly the Indonesian archipelago, the Straits of Malacca and South China Sea. The natural geography and human ecology of maritime Southeast Asia makes the area particularly apt for piracy. It is perhaps no surprise, then, that these waters are also the world's most pirate-infested, accounting for over a third of the total number of pirate attacks world-wide. The figures have increased in recent years, as transnationally organized crime syndicates have extended their activities in the area. Meanwhile, the capacity of the state authorities in the region to suppress piracy appears to have declined, fuelling suspicions that sections of the maritime authorities are colluding with some of the organized pirate gangs that they are supposed to be combating. Not surprisingly, piracy has a long history in the region, and in several instances during the last 250 years, pirates have disrupted peaceful trade and communications. This text traces the shifting character and development of Southeast Asian piracy from the 18th century to the present day, demonstrating how political, economic, social and technological factors have contributed to change - but have by no means exterminated - the phenomenon. -- Description from http://www.amazon.co.uk (Oct. 19, 2011).
Pirates in Paradise
Author: Connie Lee Berry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780977284832
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
While sailing the Caribbean Sea with their father, Max and Sam dream of evil pirates and encounter a boat that was lost at sea after its owners were attacked by pirates.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780977284832
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
While sailing the Caribbean Sea with their father, Max and Sam dream of evil pirates and encounter a boat that was lost at sea after its owners were attacked by pirates.
Pirate's Wild Paradise
Author: Kate Douglas
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 9780821725757
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 9780821725757
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
An Incredible Journey #4
Author: Berry, Connie Lee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Caribbean Area
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
While sailing the Caribbean Sea with their father, Max and Sam dream of evil pirates and encounter a boat that was lost at sea after its owners were attacked by pirates.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Caribbean Area
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
While sailing the Caribbean Sea with their father, Max and Sam dream of evil pirates and encounter a boat that was lost at sea after its owners were attacked by pirates.
Pirates in Paradise
Author: Linn Random
Publisher: Sanibel Press
ISBN: 9780977695515
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
On the run from Drug Traffickers, US Marshals and FBI, Haley Rollins assumes her twin sister's identity. Her only hope is a modern day Pirate but can she trust him with her secret or her heart?
Publisher: Sanibel Press
ISBN: 9780977695515
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
On the run from Drug Traffickers, US Marshals and FBI, Haley Rollins assumes her twin sister's identity. Her only hope is a modern day Pirate but can she trust him with her secret or her heart?
The Book of Pirates
Author: Jamaica Rose
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423614801
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
“This delightful book” for young readers “is full of creative activities, interspersed with plenty of fascinating historical facts” (School Library Journal). On this here ship, we follow the pirate's code: No frolikin' in the bilges, no songs about scurvy, and most important, each buccaneer must keep his pistol ready for action at all times. Break the code, me bucko, and you'll be forced to walk the plank. In The Big Book of Pirate Stuff, Captain Michael MacLeod and Jamaica Rose teach the fine art of pirateering, from plundering, pillaging, and gambling to digging for buried treasure. A dabble of history, a smatterin' of activities, and a healthy dose of derring-do make this book a must-read for aspiring pirates.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423614801
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
“This delightful book” for young readers “is full of creative activities, interspersed with plenty of fascinating historical facts” (School Library Journal). On this here ship, we follow the pirate's code: No frolikin' in the bilges, no songs about scurvy, and most important, each buccaneer must keep his pistol ready for action at all times. Break the code, me bucko, and you'll be forced to walk the plank. In The Big Book of Pirate Stuff, Captain Michael MacLeod and Jamaica Rose teach the fine art of pirateering, from plundering, pillaging, and gambling to digging for buried treasure. A dabble of history, a smatterin' of activities, and a healthy dose of derring-do make this book a must-read for aspiring pirates.
Paradise Pirates
Author: Jay Spencer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783748800538
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : de
Pages : 160
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783748800538
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : de
Pages : 160
Book Description
The Devil in Paradise
Author: James L. Haley
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399171126
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Captain Bliven Putnam returns, venturing into the Pacific to fight pirates in Malaya and match wits with the royals in Hawaii, in this next installment of award-winner James L. Haley's gripping naval saga. Following the naval victories of the War of 1812 and the Second Barbary War, the United States is finally expanding its navy to take a place of prominence in world affairs. Bliven Putnam, now Captain of the sloop of war Rappahannock, has come into his own as a leader and is ordered to the Pacific. But with this new tour of duty to last more than two years, his patient wife, Clarity, unwilling to accept such a brief time together, at last puts her foot down. If she can't keep Putnam with her, then she'll just have to go with him. As Putnam sets sail for his new home port in Honolulu, Clarity joins a new missionary effort from Boston to Hawaii. On their respective paths, the Putnams encounter a new breed of pirate and meet an unexpected force of nature: Kahumanu, the formidable queen of the Hawaiian Islands. Inspried by the real-life Olowalu Massacre and the famed Congregationalist missoin of 1819, this third outing will be unlike any adventure the Putnams have faced before.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399171126
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Captain Bliven Putnam returns, venturing into the Pacific to fight pirates in Malaya and match wits with the royals in Hawaii, in this next installment of award-winner James L. Haley's gripping naval saga. Following the naval victories of the War of 1812 and the Second Barbary War, the United States is finally expanding its navy to take a place of prominence in world affairs. Bliven Putnam, now Captain of the sloop of war Rappahannock, has come into his own as a leader and is ordered to the Pacific. But with this new tour of duty to last more than two years, his patient wife, Clarity, unwilling to accept such a brief time together, at last puts her foot down. If she can't keep Putnam with her, then she'll just have to go with him. As Putnam sets sail for his new home port in Honolulu, Clarity joins a new missionary effort from Boston to Hawaii. On their respective paths, the Putnams encounter a new breed of pirate and meet an unexpected force of nature: Kahumanu, the formidable queen of the Hawaiian Islands. Inspried by the real-life Olowalu Massacre and the famed Congregationalist missoin of 1819, this third outing will be unlike any adventure the Putnams have faced before.
Pirates, Pearls & Paradise
Author:
Publisher: Pirates, Pearls & Paradise
ISBN: 160461661X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher: Pirates, Pearls & Paradise
ISBN: 160461661X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Mavericks in Paradise ; Pirates of the Virgin Islands
Author: Fritz Seyfarth
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Caribbean Area
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Caribbean Area
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description