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 5
January 2012)
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Pirate
Quote of the Month
All Sea beggars to conform to the
Articles of War; Each
commander maintain a protestant minister on board his ship; All prizes
to be
divided and distributed by rule; Command functions must be by native
Dutchmen
unless expressly commissioned by the Prince Van Oranje; No persons on
board,
either as sailors or soldiers, save folk of good name and fame.
–
Orders from William the Silent, Prince of Orange
Given with letters of marque in the 1560s to Dutch Sea
Beggars
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December-January Article
 The Dutch Beggars of the Sea
by Guest
Columnist Jean-Denis G. G. Lepage
In the 16th
century, the
Dutch sought more independence from Spain and this struggle eventually
led to
the Eighty Years' War. Among those who helped William the Silent in
this revolt
were the Watergeuzen or the Sea Beggars, Dutch pirates.
Jean-Denis also
discusses the privateers of the Dutch West India Company in the 17th
century.
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The Bonnie Bookaneer's
December/January Book Reviews
How
Britain Won the War of 1812 by Brian Arthur
Naval History
The
Chocolate Pirate Plot by
JoAnna Carl
Mystery
The Curse of Captain LaFoote by Eddie Jones
Time Travel
The Black Corsair by Emilio Salgari
Historical Fiction
Pirate Nap by Danna Smith and illustrated by Valeria
Petrone
Picture Book
Charlotte Jane Battles Bedtime
by Myra Wolfe and illustrated
by Maria Monescillo
Picture Book
Treasure Island:
The Untold Story by John Amrhein, Jr.
History
Warships of the Napoleonic Era by Robert Gardiner
Naval History
Pirate: The
Golden Age by Angus Konstam and David Rickman
History
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Upcoming
Appearances
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If you would like the Pirate Lady
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please contact
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For additonal appearances, visit Thistles
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News,
Events, & Exhibits
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News
Eric Yosomono and Jean
Flynn provide Cracked.com readers their list of most threatening
pirates. Some of the names may surprise you.
Dragon
Harald Fairhair
Shipwrights in
Norway are building a dragon, the largest
of the Viking warships. When completed, it will have 25
seats and require 100 men to row.
Read
one of the winners in Under the Black Flag's first annual short story
contest.
This
Dutch article, whose subtitle is "A Case for Anarchists and
Criminologists" examines piracy from the perspective of a libertarian
"institutionalist".
Historian
Kevin Duffus believes Blackbeard was from North Carolina.
Tom
Mason & The Blue Buccaneers perform this new Christmas story of
pirates on the high seas that features Michael "Supe" Granda.
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Events
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Pirate
Exhibits
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Maritime
Exhibits
Admiral
Cochrane
The Real Master and Commander
National Museum of Scotland
7 October 2011 - 5 February 2012
Edinburgh, Scotland
Traders:
the East India Company and Asia
New permanent gallery
National
Maritime Museum
Greenwich, England
When
China ruled the Waves -- 15 February 2012
East
India Company and Me -- 25 February 2012
Complete
list of events
2 October 2011 - 25 February 2012
Trireme
Olympias
Late Spring - Early Summer 2012
New York, New York |
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Reviews
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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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