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

The Determined
by Rachel Rueckert
Day after day. Alone. Bored. Imprisoned by iron bars. Awaiting death. This is how Anne Bonny spends her days in 1721 until a stranger appears. He has already visited Mary Read, but news of her friend alarms Anne. If she agrees to tell her story for her visitor's would-be bestseller, he must agree to her conditions. But time grows short. Not only does the hangman's noose await her and Mary once their children are born, but Mary fares poorly and may not survive.
(Historical Fiction: Pirates & Privateers)

A Pirate's Life No More
by Steven C. Hahn
A Royal Navy ship sailing into Nassau Harbor in 1718 doesn't bode well for the pirate haven of New Providence. This time, Captain Vincent Pearse comes under a flag of truce. He carries the king's pardon and he wants to get as many pirates as possible to surrender. Although not everyone does, there are others who wish to return to ordinary lives. When Pearse departs, 209 men have become former pirates. A few names are well-known to pirate historians, but the majority are simply first and last names. Who are these pirates? How do they join the sweet trade? What becomes of them after they are absolved of their crimes? These are questions that Dr. Hahn answers.
(Biography: Pirates, Privateers, & Pirates)

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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