Captain Tito Posted April 23, 2004 Posted April 23, 2004 Wow did anybody catch that article about Ben Franklin hand his "piratical ways" in the latest NQG? Certainly not something they taught us about in school social studies, but obviously it was a necessary way of dealin with the war. Anybody know of any other heralded figure in American History that practiced any similar dealings?? <span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'>Have Parrot Bay, will travel. WILL SHARE TOO!!!</span>
Captain Tito Posted April 23, 2004 Author Posted April 23, 2004 *AND his piratical ways <span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'>Have Parrot Bay, will travel. WILL SHARE TOO!!!</span>
TalesOfTheSevenSeas Posted April 23, 2004 Posted April 23, 2004 Ahoy! I wrote the Franklin article and I'm SO glad that you were intrigued by it! My suggestion for further info on American privateering would be to research privateering during the Civil War. There is lots of great information. And I HIGHLY recommend reading the book Ben Franklin's Privateers. It is well written, well researched and a great read! -Claire "Poison Quill" Warren Pyrate Mum of Tales of the Seven Seas www.talesofthesevenseas.com
Black Deacon Posted April 23, 2004 Posted April 23, 2004 Aye, Franklin plundered more than his fair share in his time. I was fortunate to have several great history teachers coming up. Taught the good and bad about history. "If you're going to learn it then you are going to learn it worts and all." -------------- "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty well preserved piece without an even a kiss your hand, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, smelling of powder, shouting ARRRG!!"
capnwilliam Posted April 24, 2004 Posted April 24, 2004 And if it's Civil War privateering that interests ye, come aboard my new e-group: confederateprivateers@yahoogroups.com :) Capt. William "The fight's not over while there's a shot in the locker!"
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