Review: Great Introduction to Female Pirates
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 1, 2014
A great overview of lives and adventures of eight female pirates that will make you want to know more and read more about these exciting and unusual women. I loved all the little anecdotes included in the book, such as the one when Grace O'Malley meets Queen Elizabeth I and sneezes in front of her. Who knew that a lace handkerchief could lead to a whole cultural discovery for both parties and put an end to a potentially uncomfortable moment. Lots of little anecdotes like that in this book. I also liked the section on Loi Chai-San, the so-called queen of the Macao Pirates. An entertaining short read!