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One project I've had in the back of my mind is the conversion of several specific modern reprints of period books with softcovers into period-accurate books. My problem is the location of period books to see how the covers looked and were bound. I've got a couple American Civil War examples, but that is 150 years later. I was going to ask to look at the 1724 copy of Charles Johnson last weekend in Washington, but it was gone before I had the chance. (Oh, and I tried the searh, but it kept timing out for me tonight. Appropriate links to previous threads would be welcome.)
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Well, I admit that when I run out of inspiration on the piratical side, there has been a list of possible things which have happened in the pirate world on one of the sites somebody from the Piracy Pub has, and it has helped me a lot. The list said (I am giving it because I don't remember on whose site it was, and because it helps illustrating my question): - Wench prisoners' auction - taking a ship as a prize - getting a pirate in prison then plotting a prison break - a trial and a foiled execution - a mutiny - dividing shares - duel suppervised by the quartermaster - tavern transactions ...etc. The list was longer, very helpful, and we have been doing some o…
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Maybe this has been posted before, if so just ignore this, but i found this site while looking for other things and meant to post it here awhile back: http://www.artifacts.org/ Bo
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i already has the french pox...i think iv enough of the wenches........for now....but not of the ale.....
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I just came across this 1716 Affidavit about burial instructions. Its got a rather nice skull and crossbones design on it which would look cool on a flag and its a period design too.
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Does anyone know where I can find information concerning papers that would have been carried on a privateers ship? I'm looking for things like insurance, investors notes and the like. Our crew recreates the Queen Ann's War. Any info would be appreciate.
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hey mates, what does this guy have covering his legs. It looks like an oversized pair of gators. any ideas?
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Does any one know were to find info on the sand bag like itemes kept on the rail above the gun deck between what apers to be neting ?
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I have a question, but I am not so sure how to ask it... You all have read in books/ seen in movies that captains were allowed to marry a couple while at sea. The most typical scene I remember about this was in James Clavell's "Tai Pan". However, this is around 1850s. Any mentions if it was valid in 1700s/ Age of Sail? If yes, in what conditions? And only on British ships, or on French too? What did it entail - writing it in the logbook was enough, or what?
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Anyone come across any actual examples of "crossed" writing from the late 17thc into the 18th century? or crossed letter writing
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I feel a bit silly to ask about it. Must be the sun today. At lunch break the question just came to my mind. And if anyone knows about it, it's one of you lads or ladies here. What did seamen use for sunblocker? Was there something like it anyway? I mean, they were (and still are) working outside. No escape from the sun all day. Or were they red like the crabs they ate? I'm serious. Thanks! Dusi
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In another thread, there is much discussion about Authentic barrels, casks, kegs, and whatnot. Several units of measure were mentioned that I have only heard of but never seen. I undertand a hogshead is a lot, while a firkin isn't. Two butts make a hogshead (or is it the other way around?) and a tun is just hyüge! Would somebody 'splain these (and any others in common use during the GAOP)? TIA! ~~Captain Redd Roberts (the pyrate formerly known as Cap'n Bob)
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What ho Colonials, As some of you are doubtless aware I will shortly be travelling to your shores to present to attendees at the Pirate Parley on the Pamlico (DETAILS HERE) on the subject of 'Pirate Myths and Realities'. Naturally, I have many ideas of things I'd like to talk about. Too many, in fact, so I'd value some input from folks here on the kinds of topics you'd like to be addressed. It's not a reenactment event, so I'd like to steer clear of many of the topics common here in Twill (the debates about bucket boots or earrings for example are, ultimately, of limited specialist interest, for example). So, any thoughts?
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Ahoy mates! I need help finding authentic 18th century artillery commands for naval combat. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks for your help.
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Hey all! I first mentioned this as an afterthought in a post on cartouches and bags in the workshop area of the forum. But I figured I would throw this out there, Although I doubt they were commonly used, because I haven't found any documentation suggesting it, but I've always wondered if sheaths, bags, etc. were made out of the various reptilian species (caiman, snakes, gator, etc.) people ran into throughout the Main and the Caribbean? Anybody find any primary resources stating such? Food for thought at least lol
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It could happen I guess! http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/01/pictures/110112-pirate-blackbeards-sword-shipwreck-queen-annes-revenge-science-treasure/?now=2011-01-12-00:01#/queen-annes-revenge-blackbeard-ship-sword-found_31158_600x450.jpg
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Since many of us use period paintings as primary resources, I figured these might be helpful, or at the very least cool to see. The artist is Dutch painter, Willem Van de Velde The Elder (1611-1693) who is most known for his paintings of naval battle scenes as well as port scenes and individuals etc. What I always liked about his art is the attention to detail that he adds in, such as figureheads, individual sailors etc. Although I don't think there is any record of him being in the New World, he lived right during the height of privateer/buccaneer activity and the very beginning of the GAOP in the Caribbean and the Main. If anyone wants to add more pics to this post feel…
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Based on discussions with a friend who is actually pursuing an advanced degree in history, the rule of thumb for historians to prove a behavior/object/style seems to be to have three independent sources of that behavior/object/style. This seems reasonable for a period like ours which I am finding has a great deal of printed source material. Such material is becoming ever more available to people like us. When I first started looking for period medical sources in 2007, it was a tough slog to find source material beyond what was currently in print, but that has changed in these few short years. I now have sources available via Digital archives on the internet, Re…
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Hi all, Here's another blog posting... this time I thought a look at one of today's pirates was a great way to figure out how the pirates we portray might have thought. Living History Blog Entry
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Hello all, This morning as I have been watching the continuing footage of the earthquake in Japan, I saw how watching what is happening in the modern day can help us when it comes to presenting living history.... Below is a link to my blog on the topic. Link To Mary Read Blog
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I have long been unhappy with tube socks that are supposed to be passable. My question, are they passable or completely wrong for 1600s - 1700s. I have turned up two extant examples that are radically different. They are sewn from fabric instead of knitted from yarn. Are we talking two actual types of stockings here or one correct and one incorrect? The other option could be that the pictures below are boot hose? I am confused and could use some more documentation / research. Below are the examples I found of mid and late 1600s stocking.
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My Connundrum began when I decided that I would portray a buccaneer active from the 1660s to roughly the end of the 1680s in the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean. He is a gentleman pirate so naturally he needs to be at the hight of fashion for this time frame. I will probably get a hat from Jeff MacKay as I have talked to him before. But I need to know my options and what is most accurate. a bicorn with the front turned up is ideal, but would make me slightly resemble Captain Teague, which I don't want. A bicorn with the side turned up looks good on me and gets away from this problem but I'm pretty sure it was more common to earlier decades of the 1600s. A tricorn is …
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There's a new exhibit coming up at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC which might be of interest. Dates are Jun 10–Sep 4 http://www.folger.edu/wosummary.cfm?woid=573
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My link Any one interested in female piracy might enjoy FIRE ON DARK WATER - see link
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I'd never seen this before. What an amazing invention. Particularly interesting how they used it to deter Indian attacks.
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