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Pirates & Patriots of the Revolution (Illustrated Living History)

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Graphic and Fact filled paperback is an excellent resource for sand-crabs and sea-dogs alike. Terrific historical references, accurate and well done sketches, and more provide a thorough review of the maritime side of the revolution here in the colonies. Everything from ship types, rigging, gear, weapons (personal and shipboard), maneuvering, signals, 'recruiting', berthing, and more are stuffed into this paperback. Want a recipe for hardtack? Need a pattern for that proper cover (hat)? Wonder what a sailor really did with all that hair at sea? My copy is well dogeared, as I'm reaching for it often when researching material for my theatrical or reenactment characters. For an expatriate Connecticut Yankee, this is also a trip through my own history!

I recently picked up this book on a tour of the Tall Ship LYNX, a replica privateer or naval schooner. Printed in a font that is reminiscent of a hand-written document, the book reads like an authentic text. Filled with sketches that detail all aspects of the naval schooner - such as block and tackle, sail making, projectiles and "spare time" - it gives great insight into the lives of the privateers that is simple enough for even a landlubber to understand.

Kris Bordessa, author
Great Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself

Historical account of American naval expertise.Free enterprize was engaged with the sanction of the distruction of all ships British.Great drawings.