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
15 February 2014)
 February-March Article
To
thank James I for his pardon from piracy, Sir
Henry Mainwaring wrote a treatise on piracy that served as a guide for
hunting
these predators.
Note: The April issue will be posted around March 15th.
Pirate
Quote of the Month
The
pirates heard of his magnanimous behavior, and over 2,500 admitted
their sins
and submitted to punishment. Pirate chiefs . . . altogether 30 in
number, folded
their arms, offered lists of names and submitted. So we allotted them
land,
clothes, and food, granted seeds and urged them to take up agriculture.
–
Governor of Iyo, Japan, 936
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The Bonnie Bookaneer's
 February-March Book Reviews
Judas Island
by Joan Druett
Promise
of Gold trilogy
Historical
Fiction (19th century)
The Pirate Captain
by Kerry Lynne
Historical Fiction
(18th century)
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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.
Pirate and
Maritime News
The premiere of this new
Starz series is slated for 25 January at 9 PM. This article includes
two trailers of this pirate series set on New Providence Island during
the golden age of piracy. (Interview
with co-creator)
Book
Launch at MidSouthCon
Dark Oak Press will soon release their new anthology of
pirate short stories under the title A Tall Ship, a Star, and Plunder.
One of the twenty-four tales is my historical fantasy, "Rumble the
Dragon." Rumble is a misfit dragon who must work with outlawed Norsemen
to recover a stolen chalice from nefarious Vikings. My story is
appropriate for all ages, but not all the stories in the book may be.
Available in hardback, paperback, and e-book formats.
The official launch will be at MidSouthCon (March 21-23) at
the Hilton in Memphis, Tennessee. I'll be there so if you're there,
stop by Dark Oak Press booth and introduce yourself.
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Age
of Sail Workshop
During February and
March, I'm teaching a workshop on the Age of Sail (1650-1850). Hosted
by Hearts Through History Romance Writers, this class is conducted
via an e-mail list. It's geared toward writers, but anyone is welcome
to participate. Click the link above for more information and/or to
register.
Captain Phillips,
starring Tom Hanks, has been nominated in six categories, including
Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor. The Oscars will be awarded on 2
March 2014.
Mystic Seaport is
looking for someone who wishes to stow away on the Charles W. Morgan. This person will
sail about the last wooden whaleship and share his/her experience with
the world on the 1841 ship's commemorative voyage. Deadline to apply is
18 February 2014. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. Click the
link above for more information and details on how to apply.
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Pirate &
Maritine Events & Exhibits
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Events
Black Beard's
Black Pirates
Their Origins, Their Identities, and Their Fates
Presenter: Kevin Duffus
16 February 2014 at 2:00 PM
Turnage Theater
Washington, North Carolina
200th
Anniversary of The Star Spangled Banner on Board the Lynx
8 March 2014
St. Petersburg Yacht Club
St. Petersburg, Florida
Pirates,
Privateers, Robber Barons
Leiden Seminar on Law, Literature, Rhetoric
17 March 2014
14 April 2014
Lipsius 235C, Universiteit
Leiden
Leiden, Netherlands
These Contrary
Winds:
Weather and its Effect on
Ships, Mariners, and Maritime History
42nd Annual Walker Maritime History Symposium
3 May 2013
Maine
Maritime Museum
Bath, Maine
Tackling
Kidnapping, Hijack and Hostage-Taking
5th Annual Conference
21-22 May 2014
London, UK
10th
Maritime Heritage
Conference
17-21 September 2014
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Norfolk, Virginia
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Exhibits
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 Visitors'
Reviews
I just
found your website a
few days ago and I love it. It thrills me to find so much more depth on
the
subject of piracy than what other websites on piracy and my bookshelf
has to
offer. – Drew K.
Love your passion for the subject. – Bob H.
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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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