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
14
May 2012)
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Pirate
Quote of the Month
Pirates
and Buccaneers are princes to [merchant
seamen], for there as none are exempt from the general toil and danger.
So, if
their Chief have a supream share beyond his comrades, ’tis because he’s
always
the leading man in e’ry daring enterprize; And yet, as bold as he is in
all
other attempts, he dares not offer to infringe the common laws of
equity, but
every associate has his due quota . . . thus these hostes humani generis as great
robbers, as they are to all besides, are precisely just among
themselves,
without which they could no more subsist than a structure without a
foundation.
–
Barnaby Slush, seaman, on the
relationship
between pirate crews and
their captains in 1709
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May/June Article
 Rachel Wall -- Part 2
Although
Rachel
confessed to petty crimes and served time for them, she never confessed
to
murder or piracy. Stealing, however, was not a crime that Massachusetts
took
lightly. Getting caught proved fatal for her.
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The Bonnie Bookaneer's
May Book Reviews
Coping with
Capture
Modern Piracy
Vasa by Fred Hocker
Naval History
When You're a
Pirate Dog and Other Pirate Poems
by Eric Ode and illustrated by Jim Harris
Poetry
The Pirate,
Pink by
Jan Day and illustrated by Janeen I. Mason
Picture Book
Pirate
Pink and Treasures of the Reef
by
Jan Day and illustrated by Janeen I. Mason
Picture Book
Utmost
Gallantry by
Kevin D. McCrainie
Naval History, War of 1812
The War of 1812
by Donald R. Hickey
History, War of 1812
Perilous Fight
by Stephen Budiansky
Naval History, War of 1812, Privateers
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Upcoming
Appearances
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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
here.
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For additonal appearances, visit Thistles
& Pirates.
News,
Events, & Exhibits
If you're visiting Rockport, Massachusetts, why not sail
aboard the square-rigged tall ship Formidable.
The “Pirates of Fun” promise exciting, but relaxing,
experience off Historic
Cape Ann. From 30 June through 4 July, the ship will participate in
Tall Ships Boston, celebrating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. On
21 July, there's a Ghost Cruise. There are other cruises slated for the
summer, and you can rent the ship for piratical adventures.
On Saturdays from April through October at 1:30 PM and
November through March at 11:00 AM, historian Eric Lavender brings the
Golden Age of Piracy to life. Learn about Stede Bonnet, Anne Bonny,
Blackbeard, and others during this program, which lasts for one hour
and costs $8 per person. Visit The Powder Magazine website and scroll
down to learn more.
New Pirate Magazine
With the demise of Pirates Magazine, a new and free online publication has
arrived -- Mutiny Magazine.
It's published by Studio City Tattoo and is written for adult pirates.
Rather than having an overall editor, the crew has decided they
shall draw straws to see which of them will be captain of each issue.
First at the helm is Talderoy, one of the authors of Pirate Santa.
Issue 1 features some familiar names, including Jamaica
Rose, No Quarter Given, Mark
Summers, and John Baur. One of the neat features of Mutiny Magazine is that it
incorporates video and sound within the articles. Viewers can also
click on a page to enlarge the content. There are a host of articles
and stories included in this debut issue that has 150 pages. This
quarter's articles feature mermaids, pirates rallying to save the Shawnee, and L'Ollonais.
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Events
The
Gentleman Pirate
(scroll down to find info)
29, 30, 31 May 2012
1, 2, 7, 8, 9 June 2012
The Powder Magazine
Charleston, South Carolina
Pirate
Days
19-20 May 2012
Maritime Museum
San Diego, California
OpSail
2012
1-12 June 2012
Virginia
Blackbeard
Pirate Festival
1-3 June 2012
Hampton, Virginia
The Naval War &
Privateering Symposium
29-30 June 2012
Maritime Museum
Beaufort, North Carolina
Pirate
Fest
13-15 July
Lock House Museum
Havre de Grace, Maryland
Pirates
are Coming
3-5 August 2012
Old Baldy
Lighthouse & Smith Island Museum of History
Bald Head Island, North Carolina
The Beaufort
Pirate Invasion
10-11 August 2012
Beaufort, North Carolina
Southport Pyrate Festival
14-15 October 2012
Southport,
North Carolina
Pirate
Days of Texas
20-21 October 2012
The Colony, Texas
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Pirate
& Maritime Exhibits
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 Visitors'
Reviews
Your article on
Captain Blood is fantastic! I knew some of the history -- and the
book prompted me to look up more -- but your research into all the
background is extraordinary. -- Sherry Lynn Ferguson
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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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