Bos'n Cross Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 i shall agree with my captain there.............the americas dont count in "anywhere"......now where iiisss my hammer...... -Israel Cross- - Boatswain of the Archangel - . Colonial Seaport Foundation Crew of the Archangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Foxe,I have focused my main area of interest on the hide trade specifically, and I cannot find a lot of information on what was done with the hides after they reach England. I have a good idea that gloves, breeches, and gaiters were among the goods produced from viewing period art and inventories, but the number of deer hides being exported seem far geater than the market for these three items. Any information you may be aware of on this would be very appreciated. Also, any period information as to how the hides were shipped. I am focusing my impression on the later time period of 1780-90, but any information would help. Thanks... Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Maddox Roberts Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 How about addressing the presence and influence of syphilis among the pirates? Both the disease itself and the need for medicines to treat it. Of course the disease was everywhere at the time, but it was especially rife among armies, navies and pirates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorChaos Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 How about addressing the presence and influence of syphilis among the pirates? Both the disease itself and the need for medicines to treat it. Of course the disease was everywhere at the time, but it was especially rife among armies, navies and pirates. Wasn't this one of the main reasons for Blackbeard to blockade Charleston and take prisoners? Chaos, panic, pandemonium - my work here is done. Master-At-Arms, Crew Of The Vigilant Baltimore Maryland Based 17th & 18th Century Naval Living History Crew Of The Vigilant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos'n Cross Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) i being a sufferer of the said affliction, do agree for a discussion of the frenchie pox...and perhaps a bit of seaboard health in general......... Edited April 19, 2011 by Bos'n Cross -Israel Cross- - Boatswain of the Archangel - . Colonial Seaport Foundation Crew of the Archangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 That is Really Cool Mr Foxe My guess is that folks who would sign up for such a Parley are going to be foaming at the mouth for any info. Depending on how much time you have to speak, I'd go with 1/3 of the time for a BROAD overview of Myth/Reality, 1/3 on some specific minutia that is cool (what are commons threads of all the probate and wills of all the pirates you have read through? as an example). And then leave the last 1/3 for Q and A.... but have some back up stuff in case the crowd is silent (but I doubt that). I hope you are going to have audio visual capability... slides of reality vs Myth would be cool. Best of Luck to you! Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 (edited) PS Do yourself a favor and take MANY copies of your books to sign and sell! Edited April 26, 2011 by Gentleman of Fortune Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookingGlass Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 "I hope you are going to have audio visual capability... slides of reality vs Myth would be cool." Mr. Foxe is going to have a 12,000 lumen projector at hand, which should be sufficient to shed light on the subject. We are also hoping to have a 1724 2nd edition of Johnson's GHP present in case we run short of myths! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Jack Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I'll be sure to bring a copy. As to topic: What about letting us in on your Jolly Roger info, Foxe? Or at least the ones of US who come? -The Southern Carolina Colonial, Tartan Jack -John "Tartan Jack" Wages, of South Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 As to topic:What about letting us in on your Jolly Roger info, Foxe? I might manage a snippet on Jolly Rogers for you 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Thighbiter Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Foxe, I'm sure your presentation will be entralling to any who attend. When ever we are asked to talk ( as opposed to playing music), I always spend several minutes trying to make the audience know and FEEL just how important shipping was to the civilization of those days, how critical is was in the day to day lives of citizens, especially those in the colonies. Modern audiences have no concept of this, so the whole idea of piracy is at least once removed from thier minds, if not further. Once firmly fixed in their heads, a talk on piracy has a more intense effect, I find. Attendees should feel priviledged to be able to hear one of the best authorities on the subject; making it more personal to them could only enhance your presentation. Of course, I could be full of **it , too! Sorry I can not attend this. Pirate music at it's best, from 1650 onwards The Brigands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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