They're Female. They're Pirates. They're Female Pirates.
a book list by Leah Smith, librarian and avid reader
shelved under
Sea Stories
Ahoy, Mateys! There be female pirates. Here lies the best non-fiction about pirates... who happen to be of the female persuasion.
Seafaring Women: Adventures of Pirate Queens, Female Stowaways, and Sailors' Wives
by David Cordingly
A very interesting survey of women who went to sea as wives, lighthouse keepers and even cross-dressing cabin boys. Wonderfully illuminating narrative that entertains as well as educates.
The Pirate Queen: In Search of Grace O'Malley and Other Legendary Women of the Sea
by Barbara Sjoholm
The author spent four months traveling around the North Atlantic seeking both folklore and true tales about women at sea. Woven into the book are stories of sea witches, mermaids, women fishing captains and female Viking explorers, as well as the author's own experiences traveling the North Atlantic. Great, great read.
They Went Whistling: Women Wayfarers, Warriors, Runaways, and Renegades
by Barbara Holland
Author Barbara Holland writes about women who dared, such as Amelia Earhart, Dian Fossey and Grace O'Malley. Well-researched book that is laced with the author's wit.
The Pirate Trial of Anne Bonny and Mary Read
by Constance Bond, Tamara J. Eastman
Anne Bonny and Mary Read were two of the most notorious female pirates to ever live. This booklet tells about their capture and trial in Jamica... and their eventual hanging.
She Captains: Heroines and Hellions of the Sea
by Joan Druett
The author explores the lives of female mariners.
Flashlight Worthy
Recommending books so good, they'll keep you up past your bedtime.
more...
About Leah Smith
Leah lives near Washington D.C. and is an obsessive list maker. She loves lists so much that she creates topical bibliographies -- for fun. She also collects volvelles, nutcrackers, unusual names and map hankies. She talks about books and many other things on her blog, Fig Newtons and Scotch.
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They're Female. They're Pirates. They're Female Pirates.
a book list by Leah Smith, librarian and avid reader
shelved under
Sea Stories
Ahoy, Mateys! There be female pirates. Here lies the best non-fiction about pirates... who happen to be of the female persuasion.
Seafaring Women: Adventures of Pirate Queens, Female Stowaways, and Sailors' Wives
by David Cordingly
A very interesting survey of women who went to sea as wives, lighthouse keepers and even cross-dressing cabin boys. Wonderfully illuminating narrative that entertains as well as educates.
The Pirate Queen: In Search of Grace O'Malley and Other Legendary Women of the Sea
by Barbara Sjoholm
The author spent four months traveling around the North Atlantic seeking both folklore and true tales about women at sea. Woven into the book are stories of sea witches, mermaids, women fishing captains and female Viking explorers, as well as the author's own experiences traveling the North Atlantic. Great, great read.
They Went Whistling: Women Wayfarers, Warriors, Runaways, and Renegades
by Barbara Holland
Author Barbara Holland writes about women who dared, such as Amelia Earhart, Dian Fossey and Grace O'Malley. Well-researched book that is laced with the author's wit.
The Pirate Trial of Anne Bonny and Mary Read
by Constance Bond, Tamara J. Eastman
Anne Bonny and Mary Read were two of the most notorious female pirates to ever live. This booklet tells about their capture and trial in Jamica... and their eventual hanging.
She Captains: Heroines and Hellions of the Sea
by Joan Druett
The author explores the lives of female mariners.
Flashlight Worthy
Recommending books so good, they'll keep you up past your bedtime.
more...
About Leah Smith
Leah lives near Washington D.C. and is an obsessive list maker. She loves lists so much that she creates topical bibliographies -- for fun. She also collects volvelles, nutcrackers, unusual names and map hankies. She talks about books and many other things on her blog, Fig Newtons and Scotch.
Stay in Touch
Newest book lists
President Obama's Favorite Books of 2017
Books for an Adventurous Childhood
Visiting Venice Through (Mostly) Fiction
Childhood Remembered: Books Of Indelible Childhood Memories
Novels on Art, Artists and Art World Shenanigans
Picture Books with Fun (and Sometimes Friendly) Monsters
Robert Rodi’s Favorite Books About Italy
Fractured Novels that Mirror the Uncertainty of Everyday Life
They're Female. They're Pirates. They're Female Pirates.
a book list by Leah Smith, librarian and avid reader
Ahoy, Mateys! There be female pirates. Here lies the best non-fiction about pirates... who happen to be of the female persuasion.
Seafaring Women: Adventures of Pirate Queens, Female Stowaways, and Sailors' Wives
by David Cordingly
A very interesting survey of women who went to sea as wives, lighthouse keepers and even cross-dressing cabin boys. Wonderfully illuminating narrative that entertains as well as educates.
The Pirate Queen: In Search of Grace O'Malley and Other Legendary Women of the Sea
by Barbara Sjoholm
The author spent four months traveling around the North Atlantic seeking both folklore and true tales about women at sea. Woven into the book are stories of sea witches, mermaids, women fishing captains and female Viking explorers, as well as the author's own experiences traveling the North Atlantic. Great, great read.
They Went Whistling: Women Wayfarers, Warriors, Runaways, and Renegades
by Barbara Holland
Author Barbara Holland writes about women who dared, such as Amelia Earhart, Dian Fossey and Grace O'Malley. Well-researched book that is laced with the author's wit.
The Pirate Trial of Anne Bonny and Mary Read
by Constance Bond, Tamara J. Eastman
Anne Bonny and Mary Read were two of the most notorious female pirates to ever live. This booklet tells about their capture and trial in Jamica... and their eventual hanging.
She Captains: Heroines and Hellions of the Sea
by Joan Druett
The author explores the lives of female mariners.
Flashlight Worthy
Recommending books so good, they'll keep you up past your bedtime. more...
About Leah Smith
Leah lives near Washington D.C. and is an obsessive list maker. She loves lists so much that she creates topical bibliographies -- for fun. She also collects volvelles, nutcrackers, unusual names and map hankies. She talks about books and many other things on her blog, Fig Newtons and Scotch.
Stay in Touch
Newest book lists
President Obama's Favorite Books of 2017
Books for an Adventurous Childhood
Visiting Venice Through (Mostly) Fiction
Childhood Remembered: Books Of Indelible Childhood Memories
Novels on Art, Artists and Art World Shenanigans
Picture Books with Fun (and Sometimes Friendly) Monsters
Robert Rodi’s Favorite Books About Italy
Fractured Novels that Mirror the Uncertainty of Everyday Life