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The Only Life That Mattered : The Short and Merry Lives of Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and Calico Jack
The Only Life That Mattered The Short and Merry Lives of Anne Bonny Mary Read and Calico Jack
Author: James L. Nelson
ISBN-13: 9781590130605
ISBN-10: 159013060X
Publication Date: 10/1/2004
Pages: 416
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: McBooks Press
Book Type: Paperback
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An excellent tale to experience sailing the seas as a pirate always searching for the next ship to come along loaded with 'sweet trade'.

The author's strongest skill is in describing settings, sailing routines, and historical events, while avoiding tedious detail.

Character development could be stronger, although it's adequate. The author notes there is limited historical information about Mary Read and Anne Bonny.