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.
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majority of material contained within this website is
copyrighted.
Of his early life we know
nothing. Of his later life we have only rumors.In fact,
he appears in the historical record for only a
short span of time – the waning days of Edward
Teach’s career. Yet many have heard his name; he’s
a coxswain on the Hispaniola
in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure
Island. Whether called Israel or Hezekiah or
Basilica, Hands was a real pirate, perhaps best
known for a tale Captain Johnson recounts in A General
History of the Pyrates.
Pirate
Quote of the Month
It is
important to make comparisons with piracy in the
past, which highlight the connections between
past events and current developments.
– Arnold
Palmer, The
New Pirates (2014)
The Bonnie
Bookaneer's February
Book Reviews
Cutty Sark by Eric
Kentley Maritime
History, 19th & 20th centuries
The New Pirates
by Andrew Palmer Modern Piracy, 21st century
Alias Hook by
Lisa Jensen Historical Fiction,
Fantasy, 18th & 20th centuries
Recently
the European Court of Human Rights
found that France's
detention of pirates violated
their right to
liberty and security because
the judicial process was
delayed. They ordered
France to pay damages to
the pirates. Human
Rights at Sea reviews and
comments on this decision.
Pirate & Maritine Events &
Exhibits
Events
Treasure
Island
19 December 2014 - 8 April 2015
National Theatre
London, England
Being a
Pirate (or How to be one)
History of
Piracy
Modern
Piracy
Notorious
Pirates (or Who was who)
Piracy
Around the World
Pirates and
Literature
Privateers
Wooden
Sailing Ships
Activities
for Young Pirates
Archaeology
Education
Exotic
Ports of Call
History
Modern-day
Piracy
Notorious
Pirates
Pirate
Literature
Piratical
Books Online
Ships and
Sailing
Treasure
Troves
Latest Reviews
Five-Star Reviews
Books for Young Pirates
Books for Apprenticed Pirates and Young Adults
Fiction Books for Adults
Nonfiction Books for Adults
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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.
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