Good pirate book?

Rose · 06-12-07, 05:56 PM

What would you lot recommend as a not-too-dense, interesting read about the history of pirates in the Caribbean during their "Golden Age" (17th/18th centuries)? I am looking to brush up on this area of history, so any recommendations would be appreciated.

tenakha · 06-12-07, 06:43 PM

Esquemeling Alexander O; "The Buccaneers of America. A true account of the most remarkable assaults committed of late years upon the coasts of West Indies by the Buccaneers of Jamaica and Tortuga"

the author was actually a pirate himself more information here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandre_Exquemelin

Camaero · 06-12-07, 07:06 PM

First, I must say that I love pirates.

Now I haven't actually read this yet, but I saw it while looking in my local book store and it looks great. I am going to pick it up after I am done with "Thunder Below!".

Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates
http://www.amazon.com/Under-Black-Fl...1692892&sr=8-1

I liked this review of it:

"Under the Black Flag" is a real pirate's treasure. For all those who want to know what was "real" and what "romance", here's your book.

Mr. Cordingly has performed a deep research on the subject and presents it in a very readable and interesting form. He has taken diaries, contemporary newspaper articles, personal letters and memoirs as a solid backdrop.
His study is centered mainly in the Caribbean theater, the East coast of North America and the Indian Ocean. He also gives glimpses of the Chinese pirates leaded by Ms. Cheng.
Every main issue is described: weaponry, tactics, vessels, flags, everyday life, treasures, pets and battles.
In its pages you'll find the life and deeds of famous characters as Henry Morgan, "Blackbeard", Captain Kidd, L'Ollonais, Calico Jack and many others not so well known.
A whole chapter is dedicated to women pirates including the adventures and misadventures of Mary Read and Anne Bonny.
Finally "romance" is addressed taking into account mainly movies on the subject.

As a bonus the book includes six maps of the different scenarios of pirate's campaigns; a glossary of sea terms; an extensive bibliography and several appendixes on relevant matters.

So brace yourselves and come aboard!

Letum · 06-12-07, 07:10 PM

Im looking for a pirate memory game suitable for children between the ages of four to eight.

Nothing too piratey tho.

Any one know of a shop near here that specializes in pirate memory games?

Camaero · 06-12-07, 07:13 PM

This maybe?

http://www.project76.tv/Content/LGpirate.html

Check this one out too: http://www.klango.pl/en/pm/

Letum · 06-12-07, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaero

This maybe?

http://www.project76.tv/Content/LGpirate.html

Check this one out too: http://www.klango.pl/en/pm/

Thats not quite what I had in mind.

Do you have something a little less piratey?

06-12-07, 05:56 PM	#1
Rose Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 966 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good pirate book? What would you lot recommend as a not-too-dense, interesting read about the history of pirates in the Caribbean during their "Golden Age" (17th/18th centuries)? I am looking to brush up on this area of history, so any recommendations would be appreciated.

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tenakha Bosun Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Paris, France Posts: 64 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Esquemeling Alexander O; "The Buccaneers of America. A true account of the most remarkable assaults committed of late years upon the coasts of West Indies by the Buccaneers of Jamaica and Tortuga" the author was actually a pirate himself more information here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandre_Exquemelin __________________ Korvettenkapitän Wolfgang Barten 01SEP39 U-52, Type VIIB (7 patrols) 24SEP40 U-93, Type VIIC (7 patrols) Capital ship sunk: HMS Victorious; HMS Royal Oak days at sea: 384, tonnage: 823138/54000 GWX 3.0 user

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Camaero The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 1,477 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	First, I must say that I love pirates. Now I haven't actually read this yet, but I saw it while looking in my local book store and it looks great. I am going to pick it up after I am done with "Thunder Below!". Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates http://www.amazon.com/Under-Black-Fl...1692892&sr=8-1 I liked this review of it: "Under the Black Flag" is a real pirate's treasure. For all those who want to know what was "real" and what "romance", here's your book. Mr. Cordingly has performed a deep research on the subject and presents it in a very readable and interesting form. He has taken diaries, contemporary newspaper articles, personal letters and memoirs as a solid backdrop. His study is centered mainly in the Caribbean theater, the East coast of North America and the Indian Ocean. He also gives glimpses of the Chinese pirates leaded by Ms. Cheng. Every main issue is described: weaponry, tactics, vessels, flags, everyday life, treasures, pets and battles. In its pages you'll find the life and deeds of famous characters as Henry Morgan, "Blackbeard", Captain Kidd, L'Ollonais, Calico Jack and many others not so well known. A whole chapter is dedicated to women pirates including the adventures and misadventures of Mary Read and Anne Bonny. Finally "romance" is addressed taking into account mainly movies on the subject. As a bonus the book includes six maps of the different scenarios of pirate's campaigns; a glossary of sea terms; an extensive bibliography and several appendixes on relevant matters. So brace yourselves and come aboard! __________________

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Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Im looking for a pirate memory game suitable for children between the ages of four to eight. Nothing too piratey tho. Any one know of a shop near here that specializes in pirate memory games? __________________

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Camaero The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 1,477 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	This maybe? http://www.project76.tv/Content/LGpirate.html Check this one out too: http://www.klango.pl/en/pm/ __________________