Within these
pages
of Pirates & Privateers, you'll find articles on all
aspects of maritime piracy from ancient times to modern day. Pirate
Articles is an annotated list of all the articles I've written. Pirate
Links is an annotated list of the best web sites that specialize in
piracy and life at sea from early days through the Age of Sail. The Book
Review
pages house the reviews on the latest fiction and non-fiction pirate
and maritime books for
children and adults. Other highlights include specialized
bibliographies,
piratical places to visit, pirate dates in history, piracy quotes, and
information about The Rebel and the Spy,
my current novel-in-progress that started me on the path of piracy.
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As always, if
you have
a question about pirates, please write
and ask. If you'd like me to write about a particular pirate or
subject, let
me know. One cautionary note to those searching for genealogical
information. Historical records about pirates are
rare. Much of what is known comes from government records, including
court
trials, and the few first-person accounts written during a particular
time period. This information rarely contains details pertinent to what
you
need to identify and/or learn about ancestors. The simple fact is that
the vast majority of pirates' names
remain unknown. I cannot
answer this type
of question, so rather than contact me, you should check genealogical depositories and
websites, as well as national archives.
A
special note to teachers and students: Answering questions
and locating information is something I love to do. If you need help
with
a project or report, please contact
me. Should you use any of my articles or reviews, please let me
know and remember to
include the proper citation. The majority of material contained within
this website is copyrighted.
Fair winds and
following seas,
Cindy
also known as
The Pirate
Lady
(Site updated 3
February
2010)
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Pirate
Quote of the Month
Know ye that we have granted and given license to Adam
Robernolt and William le Sauvage…to annoy our enemies at sea or by
land…so that
they shall share with us half of all their gain.
One of the first letters
of marque
issued in 1243 by King Henry III of England
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February Article
 Medieval
Pirates
After
the destruction of the Vitalienbrüder,
another group of pirates, led by Klaus Störtebeker,
preyed on medieval ships. Part two of
this article explores his activities as well as those of other pirates
of the
era.
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Upcoming
Appearances
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Cross
Timbers Chapter
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Pirates and Privateers of the Revolution
23 October 2010
Lewisville, Texas
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If you would like the Pirate Lady
to speak to your group,
please contact
me.
For information on upcomings workshops,
click
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For additonal appearances, visit Thistles
& Pirates.
News,
Events, & Exhibits
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Pirate Valentines
Blackbead's Treasure Chest
offers a line of Pirate Valentine's Day Cards for discriminating
pirates. There are six original designs to choose from and purchasers
can personalize them for that special someone.
Democracy on
the High Seas: How Pirates Rocked the Vote
Allison Clark's blog at
Mental Floss talks about pirates
being "ahead of our Founding Fathers when it came to good governance."
Spirit
Deep
 Thomas J. Waite
invites you to check out his new novel, Spirit Deep, a tale about diving
for
treasure on a Spanish galleon wreck and discovering the wood-carved
signature of Sir Francis Drake.
Sequel to The Witch from the Sea
Back in 2001 I reviewed
Lisa Jensen's The Witch from the Sea for Ivy Quill Reviews. Lisa recently
decided to publish a serial sequel to this pirate novel at the Runaways blog and invites everyone
to read her weekly episodes that continue the story of Tory Lightfoot
and Jake Dance.
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Pirate
Exhibits
Real
Pirates
The Untold Story of the Whydah
21 November 2009 - 4 April 2010
Nauticus
Norfolk, Virginia
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Maritime
Exhibits
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The
Links
Activities for
Young
Pirates
Archaeology
Education
Exotic Ports of
Call
History
Modern-day Piracy
Notorious Pirates
Pirate Literature
Piratical Books
Online
Ships and Sailing
Treasure Troves
The
Bookaneer
Latest Reviews
Five-Star Reviews
Books for Young Pirates
Books for Apprenticed Pirates and Young Adults
Fiction Books for Adults
Nonfiction Books for Adults
Special
Resources
Pirate
Adventures
Fun places for pirates in need of rest & relaxation
(Updated July 2009)
Barbary
Corsairs Resources
Articles, books, and web sites
on the Barbary Corsairs
Canadian
Piracy Resources
Articles, books, and web sites
on piracy and privateering in Canada
Modern
Piracy Resources
Articles, books, and web sites
on piracy today
(Updated February
2010)
Pyrate
Surgeons Resources
Articles, books, and web sites
on pyrate surgeons and medicine at sea in the Age of Sail
The
Age of Sail
Examines merchant ships, maritime commerce, and seaports
Wooden
Sailing Ships
Inside look at a wooden ship
Pirate
Limerick Cemetery
Compliments of Catalina the Pirate and Friends
Piratical
Dates
Events in history related to pirates and the world in general
(Updated 8
November
2009)
Pirates
and Privateers Site Map
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The backgrounds used on Pirates and Privateers are from
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The
Rebel and the Spy
The Rebel
and the
Spy, my current Novel-in-Progress, centers around Jean Laffite and
the Battle of New Orleans. Below are links to places depicted in
the novel and a resource list for those seeking information on Jean
Laffite,
Pirates, Ships in the Age of Sail, the Battle of New Orleans, Andrew
Jackson,
and many other subjects.
Jean
Laffite's Haunts
New
Orleans and Piracy Resource List
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month I alert readers to the posting of my latest piracy article and
book
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