...to learn more about pirates and the pirate lifestyle. Zacks' book is rich and real. You almost feel the salt water dripping from each page. It was a real keyhole into the 17th century world of the rugged life on the ocean. I never thought much about buccaneers or pirates before cracking open this yarn, but it was a real eye opener. What I especially liked was how Zacks turned the story on its (real life) head. Instead of a bad guy -- as history depicts him -- Kidd was a good guy chasing the bad guys. Can't wait to see the movie. (Hello Hollywood or A&E or The History Channel or TNT...are yuh listening?)