Why We Love Pirates

Recommended for pirate buffs

Brilliantly written, witty, and easy to digest. I cannot recommend this short read enough!

Fantastic book from an expert in the field. Thanks so much for the recommendations within. I'm thoroughly enjoying Defoe's General History as well as the Black Sails series.

This is a light, easy and very enjoyable read on the subject of piracy and its effect on the culture of the day and the culture of our day too. None too heavy on dates and places, just enough to keep the flavor alive for the reader. What sets this apart is the look at the society around piracy, English, Caribbean and North American. A perfect book for those just beginning to look into piracy or those wanting to look beyond cutlasses and doubloons.

This exciting read is perfect for anyone who loves pirates, history, or just a good story! Dr. Simon eloquently outlines not just our cultural fascination with pirates, but also the complex human world that was pirating in the Caribbean.Pirates were all of us. From aristocrats to former slaves, they could be brutal or charitable. They could be men or women. They could be both justly and unjustly accused of their crimes. But, like most of us, they were more often working people just trying to make a living to support a family and community waiting for them back home.Also, who can’t relate to people who enjoy a good glass of grog?