If you’re like me, you’re probably well into your International Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19) planning by now. But you still have time to pick up one last item from Writer’s Digest:
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In the history of the world, there has never been a comprehensive book on the pirate language. The Pirate Primer is the first and only. The book explores the unique vernacular of English-speaking pirates through every distinctive term, phrase, usage, and speech structure uttered by or attributed to pirates in film, television, literature, and historical accounts over the last three centuries. Master the pirate language for yourself with this must-have reference!
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Just one question — check out this description of the book from the WD site. Is this an example of Pirate Language?
The Pirate Primer is the first and only comprehensive book on the pirate language. Learn the definative way the unique vernacular of English-speaking priates cover vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and syntax.
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Arrrrgh! Thank’ee, fair Elizabeth. I’ll lay my head that’s what happens when noneditors write editorial copy, and to the devil with us all for not checking sooner. I’ll make sure it be fixed, truly and verily, bless yer rusty heart. Rack, rend, and sink me else.
Fair winds and following seas,
Quartermaster Lauren
Editor of The Pirate Primer