My name is Larry AKA Lars and I am a piratical enthusiast marooned, as it were, in San Antonio, Texas, home of the Alamo.
I am a lifelong historically-oriented person focusing on naval military history, and dabbled in the SCA and at being a Rennie, as well as living history for the English Civil War. My love for the GAoP has been around a long time but is now making itself felt everyday. After a recent one week trip to the Caribbean for my honeymoon, I really got to experience the open sea for the first time. Completely enchanting!
I am always on the lookout for good books on pirates, especially contemporary first-person accounts, having read Exquemelin 's book and becoming a pirate fan...again.
Also, if anyone knows of a good source of 1700-1750 flintlock pistols...I would prefer functional but as long they are the correct period and not too expensive. Garb and weapons are on a budget while I complete my B.A. in History.
I am glad to be a memeber of the Pyracy Pub and look forward to being part of this community of rogues and ne'er-do-wells!