Dorian Lasseter Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 While not a new new book... as a point of fact, a magazine.... I just recieved my latest issue of Military History Magazine, there is a wonderful article on The sacking of Maricabo by Morgan... Very goode, very goode indeed.... Any other readers o' said 'zene? Truly, D. Lasseter Captain, The Lucy Propria Virtute Audax --- In Hoc Signo Vinces Ni Feidir An Dubh A Chur Ina Bhan Air "If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me." Deuteronomy 32:41 Envy and its evil twin - It crept in bed with slander - Idiots they gave advice - But Sloth it gave no answer - Anger kills the human soul - With butter tales of Lust - While Pavlov's Dogs keep chewin' - On the legs they never trust... The Seven Deadly Sins http://www.colonialnavy.org
Red Maria Posted February 24, 2006 Author Posted February 24, 2006 A mariner's miscellany / Peter H. Spectre Dobbs Ferry, NY : Sheridan House, 2005. ISBN 1574091956 (alk. paper) Loads of nautical lore.
Monterey Jack Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 While not a new new book... as a point of fact, a magazine....I just recieved my latest issue of Military History Magazine, there is a wonderful article on The sacking of Maricabo by Morgan... Very goode, very goode indeed.... Any other readers o' said 'zene? I subscribed to it for a year or so, but there wasn't enough "middle history" for me. It seemed to deal with either the Huns, Romans and knights or world war 1 through Korea. When they did deal with the GAoP they did a great job, though. Just not often enough. Monterey Jack "yes I am a pirate 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder, there's nothin to plunder, I'm an over-40 victim of fate, arrivin too late.........."
Daniel Posted February 25, 2006 Posted February 25, 2006 Not only do I read Military History, I have submitted an article to it on the capture of Gibraltar and am preparing another on the battle of Cape Fear river where Stede Bonnet was captured.
Red Maria Posted March 18, 2006 Author Posted March 18, 2006 Before the Mast: Life and Daeth Aboard the Mary Rose /Julie Gardiner & Michael Allen editors. series Achaeology of the Mary Rose v.4 ISBN 0954402944 grat of amtterialcutlutre of the Tudor Navt during Henry VIII's time I love reconstruction of the fiddle found on board!
CrazyCholeBlack Posted September 30, 2006 Posted September 30, 2006 pulling this up from the abyss. I just discovered that the local college library will let us "townies" research their collection. I'm making a big list to search for next time I'm there. Anyone know of any other must read books that a beginner should be reading? "If part of the goods be plundered by a pirate the proprietor or shipmaster is not entitled to any contribution." An introduction to merchandize, Robert Hamilton, 1777Slightly Obsessed, an 18th Century reenacting blog
Ransom Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Although not a real "must have", for $5 at a used bookstore, yesterday I scored a hardback copy of "Return to Treasure Island and the Search for Captain Kidd", by Barry Clifford and Paul Perry. It documents the search for the Adventure Galley off Saint Mary Island that Clifford did for the Discovery Channel, while also giving a nice account of Kidd's history. I'm already about half way though it, and it's pretty interesting, especially the island natives who swear that some who have seen the ghosts of pirates later died. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
Red Maria Posted December 4, 2006 Author Posted December 4, 2006 X marks the spot :the archaeology of piracy /edited by Russell K. Skowronek and Charles R. Ewen. Gainesville, Fla. :University Press of Florida c2006. ISBN 0813028752
Red Maria Posted December 4, 2006 Author Posted December 4, 2006 Britain and Barbary, 1589-1689 /Nabil Matar. Gainesville :University Press of Florida, 2005. ISBN 081302871X
PirateKing Posted December 4, 2006 Posted December 4, 2006 Raiders and Rebels: The Golden Age of Piracy Author: Frank Sherry Length: 404 pages Publisher: Backinprint.com Language: English ISBN: 0595144128 This is possibly the best book I have ever read on the topic of Piracy - I cannot recommend it highly enough! Synopsis: From 1692 to 1725 pirates sailed the oceans of the world, terrorizing seamen and plundering ships laden with the riches of India, Africa, South America and the Caribbean. Beneath these well known facts lies the true story of pirates. They were common men and women escaping the social and economic restrictions of 18th-century Europe. Their activities threatened the beginnings of world trade and jeopardized the economic security of several European nations even as they formed one of the first true democracies in the world. Some of my other favorites are listed here: http://www.thepirateking.com/historical/books.htm http://www.ThePirateKing.com Over 180 online biographies of Pirates, Privateers, Explorers, & Buccaneers, along with loads of historical information on Sailing, Shipwrecks & Nautical Archaeology
blackjohn Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 X marks the spot :the archaeology of piracy /edited by Russell K. Skowronek and Charles R. Ewen.Gainesville, Fla. :University Press of Florida c2006. ISBN 0813028752 I'm curious about this one... I've had my e-eye on it, but without actually having a copy in hand to look at, I'm leary of forking over my hard earned dollars. Would you say it is worth the price? Is it more scholarly, or coffee tablish? Etc. My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
Salty Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 here be one that be a novel.......it was aspecial interest by a local authoress that i picked up in me travels in VA Blackbeard: A Tale of Villainy and Murder in Colonial America by Margaret Hoffman. find it to be a pleasent nough read and makes a great gift idea for light reading Not sure yet how historicaly correct it be but was in the local history section at borders Mud Slinging Pyromanic , Errrrrr Ship's Potter at ye service Vagabond's Rogue Potter Wench First Mate of the Fairge Iolaire Me weapons o choice be lots o mud, sharp pointy sticks, an string
doctor syn Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 Know it got reviewed on US release last year...but for those in the UK,picked up The Sea Rover's Practice in the local Waterstones' today...lots of copies. Steve
Red Maria Posted December 8, 2006 Author Posted December 8, 2006 X marks the spot :the archaeology of piracy /edited by Russell K. Skowronek and Charles R. Ewen.Gainesville, Fla. :University Press of Florida c2006. ISBN 0813028752 I'm curious about this one... I've had my e-eye on it, but without actually having a copy in hand to look at, I'm leary of forking over my hard earned dollars. Would you say it is worth the price? Is it more scholarly, or coffee tablish? Etc. It looks good to me. The contributors are all well quailfied in the field. Definately leaning towards the scholarly. I'm waiting to see if I get it as a present for Yule. If I don't I'll by one.
scallywag90 Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 Ello I'm a newbie here. Can anyone tell me is there such a book like a Piracy Encyclopedia or something similiar? And which is the best? thanks for your help
kass Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 The best and closest thing to a pirate encyclopedia is actually from the period, Scallywag. It's called Captain Johnson's A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates . (It says it was written by Daniel Defoe, but we'll just ignore that, shall we?) Johnson is really the be-all and end-all of pirate histories. It's based on information from the trials of said pirates and remains the best source even today. The writing style might be a little weird at first, but it's a great book to get you into reading period English if you like that kinda thing. I do... Have fun! Building an Empire... one prickety stitch at a time!
Fox Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 For something more encyclopoedic there are two: Phillip Gosse's "Pirates Who's Who", and Jan Rogozinski's "Pirates A-Z" (which has been reprinted under different titles). Both are quite comprehensive and both are littered with inaccuracy. I don't really recommend either, but you did ask. Foxe"With this Fore-Staff he fansies he does Wonders, when, God knows, it amounts to no more but only to solve that simple Question, Where are we? Which every chi'd in London can tell you." - Ned Ward The Wooden World Dissected, 1707ETFox.co.uk
scallywag90 Posted December 13, 2006 Posted December 13, 2006 Thanks a lot. But do any of these books give a detailed account? And do they explain about the weapons, ships, places, and other piracy related stuff? Sorry to ask this much but, I'm really really new at this. And in my country, the don't offer much choices.
Fox Posted December 13, 2006 Posted December 13, 2006 The real question is do you want detail or do you want encyclopoedic? If a book is detailed it will perforce be more specialised. If a book is wide ranging in the topics it covers then it will be lacking in good detail. There are a lot of good books (and even more crappy ones) out there, and companies like Amazon will generally ship worldwide if you can't find a book in your own country. If you're really new then the first book you need to find is "Under the Black Flag (published as "Life Among the Pirates" in some countries) by David Cordingly. Foxe"With this Fore-Staff he fansies he does Wonders, when, God knows, it amounts to no more but only to solve that simple Question, Where are we? Which every chi'd in London can tell you." - Ned Ward The Wooden World Dissected, 1707ETFox.co.uk
Brit.Privateer Posted December 24, 2006 Posted December 24, 2006 The best and closest thing to a pirate encyclopedia is actually from the period, Scallywag. It's called Captain Johnson's A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates . To add to this, there are copies of this book, as in a digital pictures form of the book, online. Both books are found here: General History of Pyrates History of Pyrates Just click on the picture of the book to continue
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