The Pirates of the Spanish Main by Botting, Douglas - 1973

Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England: Puffin Books, 1973. 48 pp. Index. Illustrated with reproductions of period artwork and with colourful paintings by Gareth Floyd. Ex-library with usual characteristics. Sewn softcover, no longer tight but still sturdy. Corners worn. Spine protected with clear library tape. Couple of small scrapes to front cover. Generally, an attractive reading copy. A terrific book for young (or any) readers - the author's depth of knowledge is impressive and he knows how to tell an interesting story. Hard to put this book down and get back to work!. Trade Paperback. Good. Illus. by Floyd, Gareth. Ex-Library.