Author: Christina Leaf Publisher: Black Sheep ISBN: 9781644873007 Category : Women pirates Languages : en Pages : 24
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"Exciting illustrations follow events in the life of Anne Bonny. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
Author: Rebecca Alexandra Simon Publisher: Pen and Sword History ISBN: 1526791315 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 244
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The first full biography of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, 18th-century partners in crime who terrorized the Caribbean: “Excellent . . . informative and interesting.” —Model Shipwrights Between August and October 1720, two female pirates named Anne Bonny and Mary Read terrorized the Caribbean in and around Jamaica. Despite their short career, they became two of the most notorious pirates during the height of the eighteenth-century Golden Age of Piracy. In a world dominated by men, they became infamous for their bravery, cruelty, and unwavering determination to escape the social constraints placed on women during that time. But despite their notoriety, mystery shrouds their lives before they became pirates. Their biographies were recorded in Captain Charles Johnson’s 1724 book, A General History of the Pyrates, depicting the two as illegitimate women raised by men who, against insurmountable odds, crossed paths in Nassau and became pirates together. But how much is fact versus fiction? This first full-length biography about Anne Bonny and Mary Read explores their intriguing backgrounds while examining the social context of women in their lifetime and their legacy in popular culture, which exists to the present day. Using A General History of the Pyrates, early modern legal documents relating to women, their recorded public trial in The Tryal of Jack Rackham and Other Pyrates, newspapers, and new research, this book unravels the mysteries and legends surrounding their lives.
Author: Fellow and Former Director Douglas Brown Publisher: Fiction House ISBN: 9781947964341 Category : Languages : en Pages : 194
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COME BE MY BRIDE Blackbeard bent Anne backwards, ripping away the scarlet skirt from her lashing knees. Now he was fondling her bare flesh, taunting her with sharp, quick caresses that turned her frantic gasps into excited screams. Sudden revulsion brought Anne back to her senses and she wrenched away from him. Blackbeard fol- lowed, picking up a bottle as he went. "Have a drink," he said. "Heat your blood as well as your temper." He tried to pour wine into Anne's mouth, choking her. The wine gushed down her neck, coursing between her breasts. Then, his eyes bulging with lust, he dropped the bottle and backed her toward the bunk. Anne darted for the bottle, clutched it and brought it down solidly on Blackbeard's head. He bellowed once and pitched headfirst to the floor . . . AUTHOR'S PROFILE: Douglas Brown is the pen name of a well-known author of mystery and adventure stories and creator of The Shadow, who has also written many articles on noted figures of the American scene. He has combined these elements in this action-packed historical novel based on the actual lives and experiences of the most colorful figures in the latter-day saga of West Indian piracy. He began his career as a newspaper reporter in the Roaring Twenties and turned to feature writing, with articles widely syndicated throughout the country. In the 1930s he became a prolific author of mystery and detective stories. More recently he has been writing a great number of fact-crime articles plus serious books in the non-fiction and historical fields. His name--WALTER B. GIBSON.
Author: Jane Yolen Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ISBN: 9780152018856 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 36
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Two women who sailed with Calico Jack Rackham and his pirates in the early 1700's do their best to defend their ship while the men on board are busy drinking.
Author: Daniel Defoe Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof ISBN: 8728119002 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 304
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‘A General History of the Pyrates’ is a captivating account of some of history’s most notorious pirates. The author, writing as Captain Charles Johnson, blends fiction and non-fiction to provide readers with a most entertaining version of these iconic heroes and villains. This book was a massive success upon its first release due to its adventurous stories filled with danger and treasure and its influence lives on to this day as it shaped the modern view of pirates. Some of the best accounts in the book are of the infamous Blackbeard and the trailblazing female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. ‘A General History of the Pyrates’ is the definitive story of the golden age of piracy and should be read by fans of books such as ‘Treasure Island’ and movies such as ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’. Daniel Defoe (1660 – 1731) is one of the most important authors in the English language. Defoe was one of the original English novelists and greatly helped to popularise the form. Defoe was highly prolific and is believed to have written over 300 works ranging from novels to political pamphlets. He was highly celebrated but also controversial as his writings influenced politicians but also led to Defoe being imprisoned. Defoe’s novels have been translated into many languages and are still read across the globe to this day. Some of his most famous books include ‘Moll Flanders’ and ‘Robinson Crusoe’ which was adapted into a movie starring Pierce Brosnan and Damian Lewis in 1997. Defoe’s influence on English novels cannot be understated and his legacy lives on to this day.
Author: Rebecca Alexandra Simon Publisher: Pen and Sword History ISBN: 9781526791306 Category : Languages : en Pages : 256
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Between August and October 1720, two female pirates named Anne Bonny and Mary Read terrorized the Caribbean in and around Jamaica. Despite their short career, they became two of the most notorious pirates during the height of the eighteenth-century Golden Age of Piracy. In a world dominated by men, they became infamous for their bravery, cruelty and unwavering determination to escape the social constraints placed on women during that time. Despite their infamy, mystery shrouds their lives before they became pirates. Their biographies were recorded in Captain Charles Johnson's 1724 book, A General History of the Pyrates, depicting the two women as illegitimate women raised by men who, against insurmountable odds, crossed paths in Nassau and became pirates together. But how much is fact versus fiction? This first full-length biography about Anne Bonny and Mary Read explores their intriguing backgrounds while examining the social context of women in their lifetime and their legacy in popular culture that exists to the present day. Using A General History of the Pyrates, early modern legal documents relating to women, their recorded public trial in The Tryal of Jack Rackham and Other Pyrates, newspapers and new, uncovered research, this book unravels the mysteries and legends surrounding their lives.
Author: Laura Sook Duncombe Publisher: Chicago Review Press ISBN: 1613736045 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 164
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In the first-ever Seven Seas history of the world's female buccaneers, Pirate Women: The Princesses, Prostitutes, and Privateers Who Ruled the Seven Seas tells the story of women, both real and legendary, who through the ages sailed alongside—and sometimes in command of—their male counterparts. These women came from all walks of life but had one thing in common: a desire for freedom. History has largely ignored these female swashbucklers, until now. Here are their stories, from ancient Norse princess Alfhild and warrior Rusla to Sayyida al-Hurra of the Barbary corsairs; from Grace O'Malley, who terrorized shipping operations around the British Isles during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I; to Cheng I Sao, who commanded a fleet of four hundred ships off China in the early nineteenth century. Author Laura Sook Duncombe also looks beyond the stories to the storytellers and mythmakers. What biases and agendas motivated them? What did they leave out? Pirate Women explores why and how these stories are told and passed down, and how history changes depending on who is recording it. It's the most comprehensive overview of women pirates in one volume and chock-full of swashbuckling adventures that pull these unique women from the shadows into the spotlight that they deserve.
Author: John Bain Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781537530390 Category : Languages : en Pages : 122
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PERILS OF THE PIRATE QUEEN Men lusted after her, but volcanic, self-centered Anne Bonny lusted for freedom - to live as a male pirate. Until she fell in love with Mary Read, another "male" pirate in disguise. Opening her heart to Mary brings crushing disappointment, but, alarmingly, transforms her into someone willing to sacrifice her life for the good of others. "Perils of the Pirate Queen" is the powerful love/hate story of the Caribbean's most famous pirate, who sparked rebellion in times of social and political upheaval.
Author: Pamela Jekel Publisher: Random House Value Publishing ISBN: 9780517549469 Category : Caribbean Area Languages : en Pages : 391
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A fictional account of the real-life exploits of pirate queen Anne Bonny follows her adventures from her rebellious youth through her career as a pirate
Author: John Bain Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781537530390 Category : Languages : en Pages : 122
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PERILS OF THE PIRATE QUEEN Men lusted after her, but volcanic, self-centered Anne Bonny lusted for freedom - to live as a male pirate. Until she fell in love with Mary Read, another "male" pirate in disguise. Opening her heart to Mary brings crushing disappointment, but, alarmingly, transforms her into someone willing to sacrifice her life for the good of others. "Perils of the Pirate Queen" is the powerful love/hate story of the Caribbean's most famous pirate, who sparked rebellion in times of social and political upheaval.