41. Port Royal Privateers Membership is open to anyone 18 years of age or older who has aninterest in pirates, buccaneers, privateers and the like. Dues http://www.portroyalprivateers.org/

Welcome Aboard! Port Royal Privateers is a club whose members share a passion for the history, adventure and romance of piracy in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries. Founded in 1993, PRP is based in Southern California. Members have varied interests including: acting and improvisation, costuming, blackpowder weapons, period games, nautical arts, sailing, singing, swordplay, and writing. PRP is well known for interacting with the public, encouraging visitors to join in a song or game, handing out souvenir "pirate treasure" to children, or just engaging folk in conversation; our primary objective is to create fun for ourselves and our audience. The club's schedule consists of select maritime events and Renaissance-type festivals from Ojai to San Diego. Workshops and other members-only events are also held throughout the year. PRP is self-governed by an elected board, and members agree to abide by a set of club guidelines. Every two years, members elect an Encampment Director, an Event Coordinator, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The club's set of is approved by the membership. It is reviewed regularly, and any amendments are voted on annually by the membership.

42. Port Royal Privateers Membership Application World. Membership is open to anyone 18 years of age or older who hasan interest in pirates, buccaneers, privateers and the like. http://www.portroyalprivateers.org/appl.htm

Application for Membership The Port Royal Privateers are dedicated to researching, recreating and celebrating the adventure and romance of Piracy circa 1600-1800 in the New World. Membership is open to anyone 18 years of age or older who has an interest in pirates, buccaneers, privateers and the like. Please copy and paste the text in the next section into the Message block below. Complete the information, then click Submit. We'll review your application and add you to the newsletter mailing list as well as to the email list. You should then review our Event Calendar and determine at which event(s) you will audition. If you haven't already, please read our . They include details on the applicant process, as well as information on how PRP is run. If you are having trouble with the form or have further questions, email us: info@portroyalprivateers.org Name: Pirate Persona, if known: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone Number: E-mail address: Birthday (month/day): Members must be at least 18. Are you 18 or over?: Occupation: 1. HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?

43. Pirates In Paradise Festival, Key West Once again, Key West and The Florida Keys will play host to pirates, buccaneers,privateers and other nefarious Brethren of the Coast from around the world. http://piratesinparadise.com/entertainment/

Once again, Key West and The Florida Keys will play host to Pirates, Buccaneers, Privateers and other nefarious Brethren of the Coast from around the world. Over 100 historic reenactors, musicians, improvisational actors, and combative stuntmen (all bedecked in colorful pirate garb!) are sure to delight one and all with their swashbuckling swordplay, fancy footwork and feats of bravery. National performing troupes will be featured at indoor and outdoor stages during the Historic Seaport's Pirate Fest and at Special Events throughout the island during the 10-day festival. Tortuga Mutineers Swashbuckling Swordplay, Black Powder Weapons, Storytelling Brandy Etheridge (Anne Bonny/Bawdy Be) A professional singer and musician since 1975, Brandy traded the hectic pace of rock and roll for the tropical island life of the Keys. Brandy will portray the infamous female pirate Anne Bonny during the Festival and in the Pyrate Tryal. Swashbuckling Swordplay, Black Powder Weapons, Storytelling Pirate Music, Storytelling, Swashbuckling Swordplay, Combative Stuntmen, Living History Encampments

44. Virginia Romance Writers Pirate Links Page Legends pirates privateers The romantic pirates, buccaneers, and privateers wegrew up on may bear little resemblance to the reality, yet the myth that was http://www.virginiaromancewriters.com/Links/piratelinks.html

Home RWA Chapters Publishers Book Sellers ... Miscellaneous Updated June 11, 2003 Beej's Pirate Image Archive A site full of images depicting pirates, their ships, documents and maps, battles, punishment, and entertainment. Brethren of the Coast Various information about pirates, including biographies, images and book lists. Canadian Privateering Information on the history of privateering concentrating on Nova Scotia, Canada - includes FAQ, a "do-it-yourself Letter of Marque", and recommended reading list. Captain Morgan's Journal Mostly lists of books about pirates - includes links to other nautical sites. Isle of Tortuga Piracy at sea throughout history. Includes biographies and original documents. The romantic pirates, buccaneers, and privateers we grew up on may bear little resemblance to the reality, yet the myth that was born of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island remains compelling. Here is a guide to both facts and fiction on the net.

45. Research Unlimited - Order Toll-Free 1-800-345-8588 - Pirates A cross between genuine privateers who were commissioned to defend a country scoastline and outright pirates, American buccaneers roamed the seas from the http://research-unlimited.com/pirates.html

* NEW * THE ATROCITIES OF THE PIRATES, Smith. A faithful narrative of the unparalleled suffering of the author during his captivity among the pirates. Cloth. 182 pp. (WP137) $20.00 BLACKBEARD AND OTHER PIRATES OF THE ATLANTIC COAST, Blair. 18 swashbuckling sea robbers brought to life. Cloth. 204 pp. (WP119) $12.95 BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE: A Reappraisal of His Life and Times, Lee. The notorious Edward Teach is profiled by one of his descendants in a careful study that reads like a swashbuckler. 264 pp. (WP120) $10.95 THE BOOK OF PIRATES, Pyle. An unabridged republication of a work originally published in 1922. A treasury of marvelous tales, enhanced with 63 of the author's original illustrations including 11 in full color. 246 pp. (WP127) $12.95 THE BOOK OF PIRATE TREASURE, Paine. Being a true history of the gold, jewels, and plate of pirates, galleons, etc., which are sought after to this day. 434 pp. (WP124) $15.00

46. Napoleonic Books : Privateers And Pirates 1730 To 1830 : Osprey Military : Angus The tales of pirates and buccaneers have grabbed the attention of most at some stageor another, but the officially sanctioned use of privateers to destroy an http://www.napoleonguide.com/books_osp_privateers.htm

Buy books Buy DVDs/Videos ... Click for home Search our site: Book Review: Privateers and Pirates, 1730 to 1830 By Angus Konstam Artwork by Angus McBride Click to Buy Privateers and Pirates, 1730-1830 The tales of pirates and buccaneers have grabbed the attention of most at some stage or another, but the officially sanctioned use of privateers to destroy an enemy’s maritime trade never got quite the same amount of attention. Most sea-faring nations used privateers during the Napoleonic Wars, but America, France and Britain were the most willing. Privateer captains would be given a precise letter of marque, which would detail the commander, the number of crew and period of hostility during which they could operate with no fear of being hanged if caught. The main areas for privateer operations were the Atlantic seaboard of America and the West Indies, where great riches could be made for captains and crews and great damage done to an enemy economy.

47. Gavvin's Keep: The Pirate's Cove pirates, privateers buccaneers General Info. pirates A Rogues Gallery; PyratesLife; Scurvy Dogs. pirates, privateers buccaneers - Specific. Blackbeard. http://www.applink.net/wolfpack/pirate.html

The Pirate's Cove This hidden cove, not far from Gavvin's Keep , is the base of operations for the crew of the Seawolf. They are a small group of privateers in the employ of the Emerald Hills Crews to Join Thee Bleeding Rose Brethren of the Bay Buccaneers of the Atlantic Coast Buccaneers of Louis de Fere ... Wistasse's Crew Magazines, Books, and Publications The Golden Olde No Quarter Given Treasure Quest Magazine Wooden Boat Maritime History 1492: An Ongoing Voyage At Sea in the Middle Ages The Era of the Spanish Galleons Historical Map and Chart Collection ... Scurvy Dogs Blackbeard Blackbeard Blackbeard's Booty Blackbeard's Homepage Blackbeard Lives ... When Blackbeard Scourged the Seas Bonny, Anne Anne Bonny Domain of Anne Bonny More Anne Bonny Women Pirates Kidd, William Ballad of Captain Kidd Captain William Kidd Kidd's Island William Kidd's Last Voyage Lafitte, Jean Great Characters of New Orleans - Jean Lafitte Pirates of the Dry Tortugas Morgan, Sir Henry Capt. Henry Morgan, Pirate Henry Morgan Henry Morgan the Pirate Sir Henry Morgan - A Welsh Buccaneer O'Malley, Grace Grainne Uaile Granuaile History Pirates and Privateers: Grainne O'Malley Read, Mary

48. Books On Buccaneers With UKshelf.com Flying buccaneers £3.95 By Steve Birdsall. pirates of the Caribbean buccaneers,privateers and Freebooters 1493-1720 - £21.00 By Cruz Apestegui. http://www.hlebooks.com/UKSHELF/MARINE/buccan.htm

Boating Main Page Boating General Boat Building Canoeing ... Sea Kayaking Related topics Patrick O'Brian Frigates Naval Battles British Admirals ... Buccaneers European Cars (Amazon UK) Alfa Romeo Audi BMW Peugeot Citroen ... Volvo English Cars Aston Martin Austin Healey Mini Cooper Jaguar ... Triumph U.S. Cars Buick Cadillac Camaro Chevrolet ... Pontiac Asiatic Cars Datsun Honda Hyundai Isuzu ... Video Books on Buccaneers The Buccaneers (BBC Books) By Edith Wharton The Buccaneers of America By Alexander Exquemelin Alexis Brown The Book of Pirates By Pyle The Pirates: True Accounts of the Lives, Exploits and Executions of the World's Most Infamous Buccaneers By Charles Ellms The Scarlet Berries of the Snow (Buccaneers S.) By Sheila K. McCullagh The Buccaneers of America: A True Account of the Most Remarkable Assaults Committed of Late Years Upon the Coast of the West Indies by the Buccaneers of Jamaica and Tortuga, Both English and French By A.O. Exquemelin William Swan Sonnenschein

49. MERMAIDS PIRATES Art Prints Jewelry, Skull And Crossbones, JOLLY ROGER Tags, Car Collection. Welcome all ye Mermaids, Sea Nymphs, Sirens pirates,buccaneers, privateers Scalawags. Right this way Mates! Mermaid http://www.mermaids-pirates.com/

Home Page Custom Caricature Art Cpt. Don's Mermaid Art Prints Don Vernon's Pirate Art Prints ... Links Mermaids-Pirates.com See all of Don's Pirate Crew of the Month Caricature Collection Mermaid Jewelry + Mermaid Engraved Id Tags - Pirate Jewelry + Pirate Engraved Id Tags- Jolly Roger Bones or Blades. Perfect as jewelry pendants, jewelry bracelet charms, personal id jewelry tags, dog id tags, cat id tags, pet id tags, luggage or baggage identification tags, cel phone id tags, gig bag id tags, key chain identification tags, etc. Featuring the artwork of joining us soon Antigua West Indies artist- Katie McConnahie: island, animal, bird and marine life fine art prints Mermaid Photo, caught sunning on the rocks at Leo Carrillo Beach in California. Keep your cameras nearby, you never know when one of these sirens will venture out of the ocean depths and watch the tourists! Shiver 'Yer Timbers Matey! Don's Pirate Paintings Prints, Pirate Ship Art Arrr... only $24.95 US Home Page Custom Caricature Art Cpt. Don's Mermaid Art Prints Don Vernon's Pirate Art Prints ... Links MERMAIDS PIRATES art prints jewelry,Skull and Crossbones,JOLLY ROGER tags,Caribbean pirates.

50. By Topic: Maritime: Piracy pirates. Brief information on pirates, buccaneers and privateers includesinformation on a few famous pirates. Some artwork and graphics. pirates. http://www.puredirectory.com/Society/History/By-Topic/Maritime/Piracy/

By Topic: Maritime: Piracy Home Society History By Topic ... Maritime : Piracy Images and Texts Pirates google_ad_client = "pub-3272565765518472";google_alternate_color = "FFFFFF";google_ad_width = 336;google_ad_height = 280;google_ad_format = "336x280_as";google_ad_channel ="7485447737";google_color_border = "FFFFFF";google_color_bg = "FFFFFF";google_color_link = "0000FF";google_color_url = "008000";google_color_text = "000000"; Standard Listings Antique and Rare Books A site with some brief information on pirate authors. Buys and sells books, maps, prints, coins and artifacts. Brethren of the Coast Various information about pirates, includes biographies, images and book lists. Canadian Privateering Information on the history of privateering concentrating on Nova Scotia, Canada - includes FAQ, a "do-it-yourself Letter of Marque", and recommended reading list. Captain Blood's Cove Contains pirate and nautical information, reading list and images. Captain Morgan's Journal Mostly lists of books about pirates - includes links to other nautical sites. Captain Raven's Sea Dogs of the Eighteenth Century Contains general information on pirates and piracy - includes biographies and some original artwork.

51. WebRing: Hub ). Mermaid Lexicon Mermaids. pirates of the Americas at Spirit of America BooksWhile the pirates, buccaneers, privateers corsairs of the XVIIth and http://d.webring.com/go?ring=piratewebring&id=2&next\

52. The UnMuseum - Pirates There was a danger in using privateers, though The English buccaneers liked attackingwith the dozen or so cannon on deck, while French pirates preferred hand http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/pirate.htm

The Golden Age of Piracy The word Pirate brings to mind buried treasure, walking the plank, parrots, cutlasses, black eye patches, wooden legs, pieces of eight, and jolly Roger flags. How close are these images, though, to the real world of pirates? Who were these men and how did they live their lives? Piracy is as old as the history of sailing itself. Some of the earliest pirates were the Phoenicians who plied the Mediterranean from about 2000 B.C.. While the Phoenicians conducted much legitimate trade, they also didn't flinch from attacking other merchant ships or even coastal towns. Later, around 150 B.C. the Cilician pirates from Turkey took control of the Mediterranean until 67 B.C. when the Roman senate ordered Pompey, a brilliant Roman general, to hunt them down. He was successful in clearing the sea of them within three months. Pirates appeared in great number on the Mediterranean again during the Middle Ages. While on land, crusades were conducted by Christian Europeans to get control of the "Holy Land" of the Middle East, held by Muslims, pirates conducted similar battles on the Sea. These pirates, known as the Corsairs, were skilled Muslim and Christian seamen who attacked ships owned by those of the opposing religion. The booty they gained was often the crew and passengers of the ships as well as the cargo. Men and women were sold as slaves or, in the case of those from rich families, ransomed for cash.

53. Research Guide M4: Pirates And Privateers: NMM PORT Cordingly, D, pirates An illustrated history of privateers, buccaneers and piratesfrom the sixteenth century to the present (Salamander 1996) 341.362.1 A15/19 http://www.port.nmm.ac.uk/research/m4.html

HOME RESEARCH EVENTS LATEST ADDITIONS ... PUBLICATIONS Research guide M4: Pirates and privateers This guide lists some of the books, manuscripts and images held by the Museum relating to pirates and privateers. The Caird Library is open to everyone, free of charge, Monday - Saturday, 10.00-16.45, Saturdays by appointment only Tel: Fax: E-mail: library@nmm.ac.uk Manuscripts, partly stored in out-stations, can be ordered and viewed in the Library. Please contact the Manuscripts department if you wish to view specific material, giving at least fourteen days notice: Tel: Fax: E-mail: manuscripts@nmm.ac.uk The Library and manuscripts catalogue is available to view online. Reference numbers shown in italics refer to this catalogue. For any other queries, please contact the Research Enquiries Service: Tel: Fax: Introduction Pirates have been a familiar hazard at sea for centuries, from the Phoenicians and Vikings who regarded piracy as normal practice, to the end of the 17th and early-18th centuries, when piracy was at its peak around the West Indies and South America. Privateers were privately owned vessels, armed with guns, operating in time of war. They were issued with letters of marque by the Admiralty, authorising them to capture merchant vessels without being prosecuted for piracy.

54. Tom Callinan - Shiver Me Timbers! TomThe-Pirate, performs and teaches chanteys (work songs) and sea songs about pirates,buccaneers, privateers, salty dogs, and a host of infamous nautical no http://www.crackerbarrel-ents.com/tom_pirates.htm

Tom Callinan SHIVER ME TIMBERS! tom@crackerbarrel-ents.com A merican H eritage S eries Participatory Programs For All Ages All "Tom-The-Pirate" photos were taken at the Topsfield, Mass. Public Library by Carole Valliere Tom The Pirate with "Calico Jack" during his adaptation of : "Old McDonald Was A Pirate" (Har, Har, Har, Har, Har! ) ... And on his leg there was a peg ...(Har, Har, Har, Har, Har! ) ... And on his eye there was a patch ... (Har, Har, Har, Har, Har! ) ... And on his arm there was a hook ... (Har, Har, Har, Har, Har! ) Etc., etc. ... Tom-The-Pirate, performs and teaches: chanteys (work songs) and sea songs about pirates, buccaneers, privateers, salty dogs, and a host of infamous nautical no-accounts. Self-accompanied on an array of string, wind, and percussion instruments, Tom gets the toes tapping and the hands clapping with spirited instrumental tunes played on a pennywhistle or ocarina. Follow Captain Kidd's exploits in a song that was being distributed as a broadside when he was being marched to the gallows at Execution Dock in 1701. Lament with the last survivor of Barrett's Privateers. Go Over The Irish Sea with a silly ditty that will delight the kid(d?) in audiences of all ages. Blow-high, blow-low with a song about a saucy Barbary pirate. Join in with some singable choruses to old sailor songs to pass on historical (and sometimes hysterical!) perspectives of the sea, marine-life, and maritime life to mariners and land-lubbers alike. Pull imaginary halyards to the tune of "What Do You Do With A Drunken Sailor?", or weigh anchor by using a simulated capstan and working cooperatively while singing along with "Blow The Man Down", "Paddy West", etc. Envision sailors' misperceptions about whales through a couple of humorous ditties in which mariners were swallowed by leviathans.

55. Pirate Theme Web Sites Roberts). 14. pirates, privateers, buccaneers http//www.columbia.edu/~tg66/piratepage.htm( Roberts, Bellamy, Blackbeard). 15. Pirate http://cougar.ccs.k12.in.us/main/activities/Pirate theme websites.htm

Pirate Theme Web Sites http://cougar.ccs.k12.in.us 1. Thomas Tew the Pirate http://www2.prestel.co.uk/orton/family/thomtew.html#10 2. Queen Anne's Revenge? (Blackbeard) http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/qar/Default.htm 3. Island of the Bahamas/Pirates (Blackbeard, Morgan, Bonny) www.interknowledge.com/bahamas and click on pirates 4. Pirate's Providence (Blackbeard, Rackham, Black Bart, Bonny, Every, Read, Bonnet, Low, Kidd, England) http://www.inkyfingers.com/pyrates 5. The New England Pirate Museum - Who's who aboard a pirate ship? (Bellamy, Tew, Kidd, Teach) www.piratemuseum.com/edbiogra.html 6. Beej's Pirate Image Archive Click on "Pirates" (Roberts, Bonnet, England, Avery, L’Olonais, Morgan, Rackham, Read, Teach, Bonny) www.ecst.csuchico.edu/~beej/pirates/ 7. Pirates of the Spanish Main (Bellamy, Drake, Morgan, Tew, Lafitte, Bonny, Read) http://www.sonic.net/~press 8. The Buccaneer Trading Company - good historical info as well as supplies for pirates! http://www.buccaneer.net 9. The Pirate's Library http://www.thegrid.net/fern.canyon/pirates.htm

56. Universal Guide - Pirates pirates, .privateers, buccaneers (Tanuja Goulet) Here s a site with lots of informationon pirates, privateers, buccaneers, especially on Rules of Conduct http://universalguide.com/myth/myth-pirates-1.htm

SEARCH: Yahoo Excite Alta Vista Infoseek ... Lycos Pirates General Facts Pirates for Kids Pirate Pictures and misc. The Universal Guide Where you came from: Main Page Myths and the Paranormal Pirates Ratings of sites: [4.0] Excellent [3.5] Near excellent [3.0] Good [2.5] Close to good [2.0] Fair General Facts Pirate's Plunders (Sean Isaac) If you have only 60 seconds to spare, here's a brief one-page intro on Pirates for you. Simple layout (FACT SHEET) [2.5] Piracy (M. Bruyneel) If you are looking for a more in-depth introduction or information on pirates, try this site. Very informative. This page has stuff on the history of piracy, and sections on Difpofing of Prize, Rules for Ransoming and more. Simple layout . (SELECT INFO SITE) [3.0] Pirates Privateers, Buccaneers (Tanuja Goulet) Here's a site with lots of information on Pirates, Privateers, Buccaneers, especially on Rules of Conduct, Hotbed Regions of America and lots more. Text is accompanied by lots of nice pictures.

57. Black Flag - Piracy For Re-enactors To recreate the lives and careers of privateers, buccaneers, pirates and militiabetween the period 1660 to 1730 through living history exhibits and displays http://www.pidham.vispa.com/lhr/blackflag.htm

Black Flag - Piracy for Re-enactors Brief History A handful of re-enactors met at Kirby Hall. We came from the Viking Society and the Sealed Knot. We like pirates. There was no pirate group in re-enactment. We decided to create one! Aims and Objectives To recreate the lives and careers of - privateers, buccaneers, pirates and militia between the period 1660 to 1730 through living history exhibits and displays. To educate the public as accurately as possible with fun and entertainment. To dispel the myths that surround these colourful characters in maritime history and give the public the truth, which incidentally, is far more interesting than the storybooks that everyone is so familiar with. Period Covered As the period of history we would like to cover is so crammed with characters, geography, aspects of political upheaval and wars, etc. we have decided that 1660 to 1730 is better segmented into two parts. They are as follows:- 1. 1660 to 1699 The Age of the Buccaneers 2. 1699 to 1730 The Golden Age of Piracy 1. 1660 to 1699 The Buccaneers

58. 'Pirates Of The Americas' Page At Spirit Of America Bookstore While the pirates, buccaneers, privateers corsairs of the XVIIth and XVIIIthCenturies were often British or French or Spanish, the skulland-crossbones http://www.genordell.com/stores/spirit/pirates.htm

Spirit of America Bookstore Pirates of the Americas Page Well, shiver me timbers! And buckle my swash! Blackbeard Captain Kidd Jean Laffite Sir Henry Morgan John 'Calico Jack' Rackham New England Pirate Museum illustrated "Treasure Island" online at Fern Canyon Press 'Pirates Locker' at Fern Canyon Press ... piracy page at National Maritime Museum, Greenwich U.K. Books "The Buccaneers of America" [orig 1678] by Alexander O. Exquemelin; 1924 translation by Alexis Brown "The Pirates Own Book: Authentic Narratives of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers" [orig 1837] by Marine Research Society Dover 9.4x6.3 pb [5/93] for $10.36 "Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life among the Pirates" [1996] by David Cordingly Harvest Books pb [9/97] for $11.20 "The History of Pirates" [1999] by Angus Konstam Movies "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" [Touchstone/Disney July 2003] Buena Vista color VHS [12/2003] for $20.99 Buena Vista color DVD [12/2003] for $17.99 Disney soundtrack CD [7/2003] for $13.49 official website ... Jack of All Games for GameBoy Advance [7/2003] for $29.99 'junior novelization' by Irene Trimble [2003] "The Crimson Pirate" [Warner Bros. Sept 1952]

59. Surfing The Net With Kids: Pirates Do not miss the fun Pirate Treasure Hunt, complete with a certificateto print when you find the booty. pirates, privateers, buccaneers. http://www.surfnetkids.com/pirates99.htm

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60. Jamaica -- History & Culture Part 2 For more on Port Royal, buccaneers, privateers and pirates, see Michael Pawsonand David Buisseret, Port Royal, Jamaica (Oxford, 1974 or 2d ed. UWI, 2000). http://www.it4biz.com/omnibus/Ja/jahc2.htm

Home About Us Port of Call Genealogy Jamaica, The Land We Love Part 2 Return to Main page Contents British Occupation Privateers, Buccaneers and War The Planting Economy Part 3 British Occupation The early years of British Top of page Privateers , Buccaneers and War England used the practice of issuing commissions ( letters of marque Sir Henry Morgan Henry Morgan as a young man. . This portrait is on display at Tredegar House, Newport, Wales, UK. Cagway ), on the southern coast, privateers were often the only navy Jamaica had to place between itself and its enemies. Contemporary historian, Edward Long, wrote: "It is to the Bucaniers that we owe the possession of Jamaica at this hour." The buccaneers started as hunters on the island of Hispaniola. The term buccaneer came from a Carib word, bukan , for the method they used to cook and dry their meat. The hunters came from all walks of life, many fleeing the law. They were predominantly French with significant numbers of English and Dutch. Eventually the Spanish drove the hunters off the island and they found refuge on the tiny offshore island of Tortuga. And by the time the Spaniards ousted them from there, they had developed a hatred for the Spanish.

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