BOOKS COUNCIL OF WALES BOOK OF THE MONTH – Published abridged by Pelican (USA) as The Pirate Dictionary. 'This wonderful sourcebook is an absolute must for anyone who is interested in the history of nautical matters. It is exactly what it purports to be - a dictionary of pirate (and, therefore, nautical) terms and places.'  'A vitally important addition to the canon of naval literature’. ‘Breverton has succeeded in providing the general reader some idea of what it was like to have lived at that time, in addition to providing them terms and phrases that were in use. I commend anyone’s efforts to assemble the magnitude of words and their origins as the author has done. I come away from a book like this with an increased understanding of what seafaring life was like prior to the 19th century. Those who want to write a seafaring novel about any part of the period should consider this an important source.’ ‘The author's detailed research shows very clearly. The writing is friendly and makes this a good handbook to dip in and out of, whether for the serious student or anyone with an interest in pirates. The compilation of information ensures that there is no better starting point for those wishing to research this subject for their own writing and will delight others who read purely for pleasure.’  'The amount of detail and depth is phenomenal.'