Jeremy R MossRecensioni
Autore di The Life and Tryals of the Gentleman Pirate, Major Stede Bonnet
Recensioni
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I truly enjoy these kernels of history, these exciting little episodes. The first couple of chapters were a little bumpy as I tried to follow the timeline. But once the scene is set, you will be glued to the page. The excitement of the final battle reminded me of that scene against the Acheron in Master and Commander, complete with explosive broadsides! Nicholson and Guittar are portrayed according to their contemporaries, and again, I appreciate Moss' efforts to avoid overwhelming the reader with political machinations. Moss also peppers this tale with interesting details, like the founding of the College of William & Mary being partially funded by pirates! French pirates - though just as threatening as their English counterparts and often forgotten - finally get their due in this one!