The Short and Bloody History of Knights, Spies, and Pirates by John Farman From the dustjacket: The Short and Bloody History of Knights, Spies and Pirates is a fact filled romp through history. Learn how these adventure-seekers plied their trades, what tools they used, and why they kept at it despite the hardships. Did you know that: The Knights Templar were responsible for bringing the idea of mouth-to -mouth resuscitation, the telescope, the "note of hand" (personal check) to Europe from the Holy Land? Genghis Khan's spies-on-horseback network became one of the inspirations for the Pony Express? A pirate would wear a gold earring so that if his body washed ashore after a shipwreck, there'd be money for a decent burial? Item Condition: This book is in Very Good+ condition. There are no names or bookplates inside.The pages are clean and the binding is tight, the dustjacket has minor shelf wear. Dimensions are approx: 8.25" x 5.25" x 0.75" This book will ship in a box with bubble wrap. Photos of the actual book that will be shipped.