C.T. Anthony
Women Were Pirates, Too
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764324925
- author:
- C.T. Anthony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 95
- Dimensions:
- 15 x 0.8 x 22.6 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Women, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Women who commanded ships and plundered riches have long been overlooked in the history of piracy. This book sheds light on some remarkable women who defied convention and forged their own paths at sea. From the notorious pirate Madame Ching to Scandinavian princess Alwilda, and from Irish heroine Grace O'Malley to Mary Read and Anne Bonny, this book explores the stories of women who sailed the high seas and left their mark. Their bravery, cunning, and determination have earned them a place in history as some of the most fascinating figures of piracy. With its richly detailed accounts and engaging narrative, "Women Were Pirates, Too" offers a fresh perspective on a fascinating topic.