Pirates and Privateers
The History of Maritime Piracy

Cindy Vallar, Editor & Reviewer
P.O. Box 425, Keller, TX  76244-0425

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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.

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Fair winds and following seas,

Cindy

also known as The Pirate Lady

 

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(Site updated 19 March 2019)

April Article The Pirate Known as La Buse Olivier Le Vasseur Known by many monikers -- including La Bouse, Leboose, La Bouche, La Buze, The Buzzard -- little is known about Olivier Le Vasseur aside from the fact that he was a French pirate, possibly from Calais, who operated out of Saint Domingue. (Captain Johnson said that he operated out of New Providence.) This changed when he met two English pirates, whose names are well-known in the annals of piracy: Benjamin Hornigold and Samuel Bellamy. Pirate Quote of the Month To Mortal Men that daily live in Wickedness and Sin; This dying Counsel I do give, hoping you will begin To serve the Lord in Time of Youth his Precepts for to keep; To serve him so in Spirit and Truth, that you may mercy reap. In Youthful blooming Years was I, when I that Practice took, Of perpetrating Piracy, for filthy gain did look. To Wickedness as all were bent, our Lusts for to fulfill; To rob at Sea was our Intent, and perpetrate all Ill. I pray the Lord preserve you all and keep you from this End; O let Fits-Gerald's great downfall unto your welfare tend. I to the Lord my soul bequeath, accept thereof I pray, My body to the Earth bequeath, dear Friends, adieu for aye. -- John Fitzgerald on the eve of his execution on 19 July 1723 Member of Charles Harris's crew

The Bonnie Bookaneer's April Book Reviews A Vengeful Wind by James L. Nelson Historical Fiction, 9th century History of Navigation by Dag Pike History, Multiple centuries (Reviewed by Irwin Bryan)   What the Parrot Saw by Darlene Marshall   Historical Romance, 19th century Pirates in History and Popular Culture edited by Antonio Sanna History, Literature, Arts, Popular Culture, Multiple centuries

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Pirate and Maritime News

Workshop Registration Now Open Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Romance Writers Presents Bringing Pirates to Life Instructor: Cindy Vallar Dates: 1-28 April 2019 Cost: $25 for FF&P Members, $30 for Non-FF&P Members Phil Johnson's latest guests include Captain James Hawk of The Scarlet Fortuna (promotes pirates and reading), Marc Paquien (creator of Treasure Island Board Game), and Bradley Williamson (CEO of Treasure Expeditions -- here's his article on Olivier Le Vasseur).

Pirate & Maritime Events, Exhibits, & Courses

Events NOLA Pyrate Week 29 March - 7 April 2019 New Orleans, Louisiana Franklin Lost and Found Probing the Arctic's Most Enduring Mystery 5 April 2019 Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic, Connecticut Spring Sailabration 11 April 2019 Baltimore Museum of Industry Baltimore, Maryland Pirate Fest 12-13 April 2019 Greenville, North Carolina 2019 National Maritime Awards Dinner 2 May 2019 National Press Club Washington, DC Hobart Whaling Conference 6-7 May 2019 Carnegie Gallery, Maritime Museum of Tasmania Hobart, Australia Pirate Camp 8-12 July 2019 Andrew Jackson's Hermitage Nashville, Tennessee Who Were the Real Pirates & Privateers? presented by Cindy Vallar Tuesday, 16 July 2019 7:30 pm Houston Bay Area RWA Chapter Kirkmont MUD Building Houston, T Sarnia-Lambton Tall Ship Celebration 9-11 August 2019 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Tybee Island Pirate Fest 10-13 October 2019 Tybee Island, Georgia

Exhibits, Courses, & Performances Horrible Histories Pirates The Exhibition Opens 6 April 2019 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Portsmouth Naval Base Portsmouth, UK Treasurer Seekers New Permanent Exhibit Open (video) Tampa Bay History Center Tampa, Florida The Vikings Begin 20 October 2018 - 14 April 2019 Nordic Museum Seattle, Washington A Pirate's Life for Me 20 October 2018 - 22 April 2019 V&A Museum of Childhood London, United Kingdom Death in the Ice The Mystery of the Franklin Expedition November 2018 - April 2019 Mystic Seaport Mystic, Connecticut

Visitors' Reviews Great compliments on your site and research. -- Dimitri Devyatkin, screenwriter & film producer

The Articles

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

The Links

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
 

The Bookaneer

Latest Reviews
Five-Star Reviews
Books for Young Pirates
Books for Apprenticed Pirates and Young Adults
Fiction Books for Adults
Nonfiction Books for Adults
 

Special Resources

Pirate Adventures  and Pirates Adventures 2010 and Pirates Adventures 2017
Fun places for pirates in need of rest & relaxation
(Updated April 2017)

The Age of Sail
Examines merchant ships, maritime commerce, and seaports

Before the Age of Sail
Examines ships prior to the seventeenth century

Barbary Corsairs Resources
Articles, books, and web sites on the Barbary Corsairs

Canadian Piracy Resources
Articles, books, and web sites on piracy and privateering in Canada

Modern Piracy Resources
Articles, books, and web sites on piracy today
(Updated February 2019)

Pirates and Death
(PDF chart listing pirates and how they died)
(Updated April 2018)
 
Piratical Dates
Events in history related to pirates and the world in general
(Updated January 2019)

Pyrate Surgeons Resources
Articles, books, and web sites on pyrate surgeons and medicine at sea in the Age of Sail

Wooden Sailing Ships
Inside look at a wooden ship

Pirates and Privateers Site Map
 

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The backgrounds used on Pirates and Privateers are from WebGround.
 
 

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
(Updated December 2018)
 

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