Pirate Quote:

Come, all you brave boys, whose courage is bold,
Will you venture with me? I’ll glut you with gold.
Make haste unto Corona: a Ship you will find,
That’s called the Fancy, will pleasure your mind.

Captain Every is in her, and calls her his own;
He will box her about, boys, before has done.
French, Spaniard, and Portuguese, the heathen likewise,
He has made a war with them until that he dies.
--A Copy of Verses, Composed by Captain Henry Every (1696)
 

Pirate Article: Henry Every

Known as Henry Avery, John Avery, Long Ben, and Captain Benjamin Bridgeman, Henry Every’s beginning and ending remains cloaked in mystery. During the brief span of time in which he captained a pirate ship, however, he became a legend in his own time.

Next Month: The next new article will publish December 1st, but I’ve not yet decided on the topic.

Please Note: There will be no new article in November. During October and November, I will make corrections to and redesign some pages of my website to delete bad links and obsolete information. In December I return to the monthly publishing of the article, book reviews, and newsletter. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Book Reviews:

Pirateology
Explore the world of pirates as Captain Lubber hunts for the notorious Arabella Drummond, the late Blackbeard's sister.

Pirate’s Prize by Lena Nelson Dooley
When pirates attack the Angelina Star, Angelina finds herself the target of the pirate captain. The pirates destroy the ship and all but Angelina, her aunt, and Brian O'Doule. Guilt from not doing his duty pushes Brian to find some way to rescue Angelina before it's too late.

Frozen Passage by William S. Smith
William Casey's passage to England in 1590 takes far longer than he expects. He's not found until scientists discover the ship frozen within an iceberg in 1994. Trouble brews when he and the pirates thaw.

In the Belly of the Bloodhound by L. A. Meyer
Jacky Faber returns in a new adventure involving her Boston friends and unscrupulous fiends intent on selling them into slavery. Beware, though, the Royal Navy wants to arrest Jacky for piracy.

The Pirate Princess and Other Fairy Tales by Neil Philip and illustrated by Mark Weber
Modern retellings of a rabbi's stories of pirates and others with strange dilemmas.

Polly and the Pirates by Ted Naifeh
Meg Malloy's pirate crew accidentally loses the map to her treasure. Only one person can help them find the booty -- Polly, who doesn't know she's the pirate queen's daughter.

The Giant Rat of Sumatra or Pirates Galore by Sid Fleischman
On reaching California, Shipwreck's only desire is to reunite with his mother. Turncoat pirates, a lady outlaw, and war with Mexico conspire to thwart his plans.

The Redemption by M. L. Tyndall
Shipwrecked on a deserted island, Charlisse discovers that being a lady doesn't help her survive. When she stumbles into a pirate camp, Edmund vows to protect her. His promise becomes complicated when he discovers who Charlisse's father is -- his archenemy, Edward the Terrible.

Pirates, Patriots, and Princesses: The Art of Howard Pyle
A collection of Howard Pyle's famous and lesser known works on pirates, historical events, knights, and mythological figures.

Vampirates by Justin Somper
A storm at sea separates twins Grace and Connor Tempest. Pirates rescue Connor, but Grace is saved by the Vampirates.

Pirate Bob by Kathryn Lasky and illustrated by David Clark
When treasure is near, Pirate Bob's nose itches. What shall he do with his newly acquired booty?

Pirate Pete’s Giant Adventure by Kim Kennedy and illustrated by Doug Kennedy
The Sea-Fairy will grant Pirate Pete's wish on one condition -- he must find and return the Sea-Fairy Sapphire. Thunder leads to the treasure, but also to danger.

The Pirate’s Plot by Ellen Miles
Mr. Taylor continues his Taylor-made tales for Leo, an avid but disenchanted soccer player. What do a pirate ship, a six-toed cat, a chunk of cheese, a brass key, and a mop have to do with pirates and solving problems?

Forthcoming Non-fiction Reviews: Blackbeard, Complete Idiot’s Guide to Piracy, Black Barty, Pirate Soul, Seafarers Merchants and Pirates in the Middle Ages

Forthcoming Fiction Reviews: Pirate and the Three Pirate Cutters, Run Afoul, Captain Blood
 

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Ahoy Mates!

A special welcome to all new subscribers!

Thank you to everyone who sends suggestions and tidbits to include in the newsletter.  I really appreciate the extra pairs of eyes.

I’m running a special contest in conjunction with the release of Justin Somper’s Vampirates. The publisher is providing me with three copies to give away. The Vampirates Contest runs from today through October 31st. Please visit the Vampirates Contest page for more information and how to enter.

Here are my upcoming appearances.  Hope to see you at one or all!

A Pirate Adventure
7 October 2006 at the Barnes & Noble in Denton, TX
If you’d like to see the pictures from this appearance, go to my Booksignings Page.

Booksigning* and Presentations at the Clan Cameron Tent during the Celtic Heritage Festival in Bedford, Texas
Saturday, 14 October 2006 -- 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sunday, 15 October 2006 -- 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Red River Cameron Roundup - I will speak on these topics:
Writing The Scottish Thistle on Saturday at 11:00
Camerons of the '45 on Sunday at noon
Scottish Pirates on Sunday at 4:00
(*Proceeds from Booksigning benefit Clan Cameron Association Outreach)

I’ll also teach an interactive workshop on pirates for ages 8-12 on 28 April 2007 during Weatherford College’s annual Books ‘n Authors ‘n All That Jazz, in addition to signing books. I’ll provide more information as the event gets closer.

In the last newsletter, I included three answers from the Jeopardy calendar pages in July.

1. Answer: In 1815, Washington Irving planned to join Stephen Decatur on an expedition against these North African pirates. (July 6th, Value: $400)
2. Answer: Born around 1645, this pirate captain was sent to England for trial and hanged in 1701. (July 7th, Value: $1200)
3. Answer: This Roman ruler was kidnapped by pirates while on a journey to Rhodes around 75 B.C. (July 8th, Value: $2000)

The correct questions are:
1. Who are the Barbary pirates?
2. Who is Captain William Kidd?
3. Who is Julius Caesar?

Hope everyone guessed correctly! If not, you might want to check out past articles since I’ve talked about all three subjects at some point in the last six years.

Until next month,
Cindy

P.S. For those of you interesting in The Scottish Thistle, Amber Quill Press will re-publish my novel in November 2006. The e-book is being released on November 1st, but the paperback will come out around the end of the year. In the meantime, if you’d like to see the new cover art, please visit my excerpt page.
 

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Pirate News and Maritime Web Sites

New Additions and Changes to Recommended Pirate Links

New England Pirate Museum
A collection of piratical handouts and activities for use in the classroom or on a visit to the New England Pirate Museum. The handouts are divided according to level: elementary, middle school, and high school. There are also handouts for teachers.
Category: Education
Rating: 3 stars

The Not-so-Jolly Roger
This document is for use in conjunction with the Time Warp Trio series produced by WGBH for the Discovery Kids Channel. It includes historical background, activities, and recommended books and websites. The curriculum connections involve government, law, pirates, and the War of 1812. The subject areas to which it connects are language arts and social studies.
Category: Education
Rating: 4 stars

Pirates, Corsairs, Buccaneers (Russian)
A chest full of pirate topics: nautical terminology, piratical history and development, famous rogues of the sea and a few of those who crossed their paths, ships and their construction, navigation, who's who on a pirate ships, weaponry, legends, books, films, and games. You'll also find pirate art and songs, as well as a forum on piracy.
Category: Exotic Ports of Call
Rating: 3 stars

Captain Henry Every  (Russian)
This website is one of the few websites devoted to a single pirate. Information on the site includes Every's biography, literary sources on pirates and navigation, Daniel Defoe, links to other pirate websites, and pictures of pirates, battles at sea, ships, and many other aspects of piracy. Some of the information is in English, but most of it is in Russian.
Category: Exotic Ports of Call
Rating: 3 stars

News about Pirates

Age of Sail and Piracy 101 Interviews the Pirate Lady

Pirates in Corpus Christi, TX
Last issue I reported the opening of a new museum in Corpus Christi. Brandon Taylor, who recently visited the city to see the Pirates and Smuggling Museum, found it closed. It is no longer open for business. He asked me to let everyone else know.

Professor Digs Up Treasure with Truth about Pirate Life

Animated Map: Battle of Trafalgar

Master and Commander
The August 2006 issue Maritime Life and Traditions reports that Russell Crowe plans to produce a sequel to Master and Commander and that once again he’ll play Jack Aubrey.

Jolly Roger Pirate Journal
Redbeard Bob asked me to tell those who visit his website or read his newsletter that he has had to close the website and cease publishing the newsletter for health and financial reasons. We wish him the best!

Buccaneer Bachelor Contest Winner
Mimi Lily Rose Foxmorton was the winner of the Buccaneer Bachelor Contest! Congratulations!

Pirate Camp Shirt
A different kind of pirate shirt made of cotton and rayon.

*Please note, I provide information about online shops for readers’ information.  I do not endorse them one way or the other unless I specifically say so in the description.
 

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