michaelsbagley Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 I was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions about good novels to read, historical, historically influed (historic fiction), or even just good works of entertaining pure fiction. I've recently read Dudly Pope's "Buccanner", and found it to be pretty decent, and I have discovered that there are two more books that foolow it, and was wondering if they are worth tracking down. Today I bought "The Pirate's Round" by James L. Nelson, and when I opened the front cover after getting it home, I found that it is the third in a series. I got it at a used book store, so I am not terribly crushed about it, but I would like to know if the first two books are worth getting so I can read the whole series. I know this is a fairly subjective line of questioning, but if enough people drop their own opinions, I might be able to better guess as to whether it is worth reading more from these authors, or if there are other really good reads out there that I should persue. Thanks for any and all input!
StrangeBayPirate Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 In my own judgment thar be none better than the classics "Treasure Island", "Captain Blood" etc. From a bit more modern author I have found "On Stranger Tides" to be a fun read. Tim Powers be the author. I would also like ta get anyones opinion of the two series ye ave asked of. Quid quid latine dictum sit, altum viditur
Aurore Devareaux Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 I rather enjoyed "The Sweet Trade" by Elizabeth Garrett. Not a bad first effort, there are bits that have to be slightly ignored, but over all enjoyable. I wish I could recommend more, but I tend to lean towards O'Brian after that, which is not piracy. ( A wealth of knowledge in nautical means, but well beyond GAoP circa.) O shoshoy kaste si feri yek khiv sigo athadjol.~Romani Proverb Celui qui ne sait pas se taire sait rerement bien parler.~Pierre Charron Attention! All formats of plot and characterizations produced under the monikers "Aurore Devareaux" or "Tempest Fitzgerald" are protected under the statutes of Copyright law. All Rights Reserved. F.T.M.
PirateQueen Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 James L. Nelson's books are well worth it. (He also wrote "The Sweet Trade" under the pseudonym Elizabeth Garrett.) For more discussion of pirate fiction novels, check out this thread started last year: Pirate Novels Melusine de la Mer "Well behaved women rarely make history." - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Captain Jim-sib Posted November 23, 2006 Posted November 23, 2006 For Jim Nelson's books, check out the link: http://www.jameslnelson.com/The%20Books.htm Have just completed his Arnold' Navy. Pretty good. He has also been contracted to write a book on Washington's Navy.
Salty Posted January 7, 2007 Posted January 7, 2007 the pirate queen by alan gold grace o malley fiction fer sure but good jus the same 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
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