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
Pirates,
Raiders & Invaders of the Gulf Coast
by Ryan Starrett & Josh Foreman
Land along the Gulf Coast was prime real estate,
often fought over between 1699 and 1819. From
the French and Indian Wars to Manifest Destiny,
this serves as an introduction to the complex
history and varied people of this region.
(History)
Pirates
of the Slave Trade
by Angela C. Sutton
The Battle of Cape Lopez is better remembered
for who participated and what happened than it
is by the name. It pitted a prolific pirate with
a notorious reputation and a
pirate hunter determined to end his reign of
terror. But they were not the only men involved
and the outcome's legacy had a far greater reach
than anyone expected.
(History:
Piracy)
Dead
Man's Chest
edited by Russell K. Skowronek and Charles R.
Ewen
Third volume in series on the archaeology of
piracy, the essays here delve into items pirates
used or owned, piracy in three bodies of water
-- the Caribbean, the Atlantic, and the Indian
Ocean -- as well as where the pirates lived on
land. One examines archaeology and its influence
on video games, whereas others examine finds
from pirate ships.
(Archaeology)
Betrayal
by Julian Stockwin
Having achieved their goals in Cape Town and
environs, Thomas Kydd nonplussed. His squadron
is nowhere near the fighting, which means no
recognition or prize money. His commander has
an idea, but proceeding without written orders
from the Admiralty could spell the end of his
promising career. Still, being one of Nelson's
band of brothers, initiate can trump orders .
. . sometimes.
(Nautical
Fiction)
Caribbee
by Julian Stockwin
Attached to the Leeward Islands Squadron,
Thomas Kydd and L'Aurore hunt for a
pair of French ships preying on English ships
laden with sugar. The losses are devastating,
but even more troubling is the fact that
neither the prizes nor their crews have been
seen or heard from. It's as if they simply
vanish. Nicholas Renzi and an acquaintance
from the past may be the only two who can
solve the mystery. In the meantime, someone
from Kydd's past reappears, stirring up
memories from his first days at sea and
threatening to ruin all Kydd has achieved.
(Nautical Fiction)
The
Private Misadventures of Nell Nobody
by Jennifer Newbold
Survival compels Eleanor Buccleauch to
transform herself into Ned Buckley and join
the Royal Army. Adept with a rifle, she
participates in a siege on Corsica, where she
meets an up and up-and-coming captain. He
requires a go-between the army officers and
himself; Ned is selected and soon finds
himself on a warship helping Horatio Nelson.
Her skill in this job is equal to that of her
shooting, which gets her permanently attached
as Nelson's scribe where Ned comes to know the
man and the commander. Someone else has his
eye on Ned as well, but his intentions are
anything but honorable.
(Nautical Fiction)
The
Two Battles of Copenhagen 1801 and 1807
by Gareth Glover
Denmark provided access to the Baltic ports
from which Britain obtained vital naval
supplies. Twice moves by the Danes and others
threatened these stores. Facing no other
choice, Britain chose went on the offensive in
1801. Events that happened during that
engagement, as well as other moves by various
parties between then and 1807 would lead to
another confrontation.
(History: Navy)
A
True Account
by Katherine Howe
A 1726 murder behind the tavern where she
works drives Hannah Masury to run away to sea
as Billy Chandler. Little does she realize
that this decision may lead her right to where
she doesn't wish to be. When her diary is
found two centuries later, it provides
intriguing details about her time aboard one
of Edward Low's vessels. She also writes about
buried treasure. There is some question about
the authenticity of the writing, but the lure
is too great to give up for two historians and
a student.
(Historical Fiction:
Pirates and Privateers)
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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