Pirates and Privateers
The History of Maritime
Piracy
Cindy Vallar, Editor
& Reviewer
P.O. Box 425,
Keller, TX 76244-0425
The Bookaneer
There is no frigate like a book to
take us lands away. ~ Emily Dickinson
Avast
there! The Bookaneer sails the high sea in
search of books of interest to pirates young and
old. Feel free to browse the latest reviewed
titles or click on the links below to access
reviews of specific genres and subjects.
A special note
to authors and publicists
Since
1993, I've been reviewing books for a
variety of publications. Initially, those
publications included Appraisal: Science
Books for Young People, The Book
Report, VOYA, Library Media
Connection, and School Library
Journal. Later, I reviewed books
online for Ivy Quill Reviews, Simply
E-Books, and Discovering Diamonds.
Today, my reviews appear in Historical Novels
Review and Goodreads.com.
At Pirates and Privateers, I
review fiction and nonfiction books for
children or adults. These volumes
primarily deal with piracy, privateering,
navies, and the maritime world. Most
stories and histories are set in the past
prior to 1900, although I occasionally
venture into more recent times and future
scenarios. Pirates and Privateers is
open to submissions, so if you would me to
consider reviewing your latest book,
please contact
me.
The Bookaneer's Latest Reviews
New
Kid on Deck
by Justing Somper
A celebratory night at the Pirate Academy
doesn't quite live up to the Barracudas'
expectations. One pirate apprentice's parents
fail to show. Another is on the verge of
expulsion. A third leaves the school. Then a new
student is dropped into the midst of their
close-knit class and not everyone is happy about
his presence. He, however, holds a fearful
secret and constantly searches for lurking
danger.
(Adventure)
Missing
at Sea
by Justin Somper
On the eve of their big adventure, Jacoby
Blunt is certain he will be one of the
five Barracudas chosen to serve as captain.
Instead, Jasmine Peacock gets that honor, and
she has trouble convincing him and another
classmate to join her crew. News of a rebel
pirate's escape and a threatening note
threaten to jeopardize the long-anticipated
weekend, but when push comes to shove, the
Barracudas bind together to accept whatever
challenges come their way. Except this time
around, the risks are far more dangerous than
even the Pirate Academy leaders expect.
(Adventure)
Capitana
by Cassandra Savage
Ximena Reale has a single goal in life:
reclaim her family's honor. Whether this means
executing a pirate or keeping her sister safe,
she will do what she must to become a cazadora
and hunt down pirates. First, she needs
indisputable proof that she knows where hidden
treasure is. Second, she must survive a host
of unexpected dangers after the queen is
kidnapped. Third, she must thwart her
nemesis's mother who is determined to prevent
Ximena from attaining her goal no matter what
it takes. Of course, not everyone thinks
pirates are bad. There's also a possibility
that one of them, long thought dead, has come
back from the grave.
(Fantasy)
Across
the Sea
by Nie Dening & Zhang Yuan
The Maritime Silk Road was a series of routes
over the sea that provided trade between China
and other countries. This volume examines that
trade and cultural exchanges between Fujian, a
province in China, and Southeast Asia.
(Exploration,
Trade, & Travel)
By
the Wind
by Xu Bin & Zhang Jinhong
The geography of Fujian, China, makes
it only natural that the Fujianese
take to the sea to earn livings. They
also become a center of trade between
China and other countries. This title
discusses trade with Korea and Japan,
and the cultural exchanges that result
from these voyages.
(Exploration,
Trade, & Travel)
Fujian
in the Sea
by Chen Shuoxuan
The Chinese venture a great distance via the
sea to find an elixir of immortal life.
Eventually, they come to understand that water
also provides them with a way to exchange
goods, services, knowledge, and religion with
other countries. The resources of Fujian allow
this province to play a key role in these
commercial enterprises, especially in the
building of ships.
(Exploration,
Trade, &
Travel)
Clay and the River
of Silver
by Philip K. Allan
After suggesting
an amphibious
assault to seize
the Cape of Good
Hope from the
Dutch, Captain Sir
Alexander Clay
finds himself
designated a
counterweight to
his squadron's
commander, Captain
Home Popham. Their
relationship
quickly becomes
strained and
Popham finds ways
to place Clay in
dangerous
situations,
especially once
Popham decides
that they should
venture across the
Atlantic and take
control of the
Viceroyalty de la
Plata.
(Nautical
Fiction)
A Return to Duty
by William C.
Hammond
Following a
harrowing
shipwreck and
ordeal to survive,
Richard Cutler
takes leave from
the United States
Navy to decide
what path his
future holds. One
option is to
assume control of
his family's
commercial
ventures, which
requires him to
return to the Far
East. That puts
him at risk with
Chinese pirates
who are preying on
foreign merchant
ships. There's
also the problem
of the highly
addictive opium
and its
importation. He
and other Cutler
family members are
opposed to this
legal trade, but
not everyone
concurs with their
decision.
(Nautical
Fiction)
Corsair
and the Sky
Pirates
by Mark Piggott
A unique and
precious power
source pits Nikola
Tesla and his
pirates against
Thomas Edison and
his minions. One
wants to help the
common man and
improve life. The
other craves power
and wealth. From
the sky to Eygpt
to the American
Southwest, pirates
and Pinkertons
fight for what
becomes a struggle
for peace or world
domination.
(Science
Fiction &
Steampunk)
The Bookaneer's Treasure Chests
of Reviews
Books for Young Pirates
(picture books)
Books
for Pirate Apprentices
(chapter, middle grade, young adult books)
Books
for Adult Pirates ~ Fiction
Books for Adult
Pirates ~ Nonfiction
A
special note to readers
The
United States Federal Trade
Commission has issued guidelines
for online reviewers, which
include disclosing to you that
publishers, publicists, and
authors send me review books and
media for free. Sometimes I
request these review copies;
sometimes I do not. In either
case, I am free to choose
whether or not I publish a
review of these items, although
the sender hopes that I will do
so. After I have read these
submissions, I add the free
review copies to my personal
library collection, donate them
to libraries or other worthy
causes, or use them as prizes I
award to contest winners. If
anyone wishes to know what I did
with a specific title reviewed
here, I'll be happy to disclose
that information.
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