Pirates and Privateers

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

Hello, Pirates!
by Martha Day Zshock
Prepare for adventure upon the high seas with two parrots who join a pirate crew.
(Books for Young Pirates)

The Trafalgar Chronicle: New Series 9
edited by Judith E. Pearson and John A. Rodgaard
This annual focuses primarily on naval intelligence during the Georgian Era. It is a time when the gathering of information hasn't coalesced into a formal network, yet it plays a central role in what the Admiralty and its officers know and do when dealing with the enemy. There are also articles of general interest and several biographies pertinent to the period.
(History: Navy)

Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal
by Samuel Marquis
A descendant of William Kidd, Marquis delves into this man's life and the controversies that revolved around this man who was once considered a respected gentleman. Politics and greed lead to betrayal and Kidd pays the ultimate price once he's labeled "pirate."
(Biography: Pirates, Privateers, & Pirate Hunters)

The Ghostly Tales of Florida's Pirates
by Sarah Fabiny
Pirates and Florida are forever linked, but some live on long after they die. Travel along the coast of the 27th state and meet its  pirate ghosts . . . If you dare!
(Books for Pirate Apprentices: Fantasy)

Outlaws of the Sea: Maritime Piracy in Modern China
by Robert J. Antony
Having studied piracy in the South China Sea for forty years, Antony is an expert on the topic as shown in this book. He shares difficulties historians encounter when doing research. He examines culture and socioeconomic conditions as they relate to pirates, and he introduces us to a variety of pirates and topics most Westerners aren't familiar with.
(History: Piracy)

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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