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  • Fact or Fiction: Walking the Plank

    “Walking the plank” – was it historical reality or fictional myth? The image of a pirate forcing a captive to “walk the plank” has become an enduring trope in popular culture. Depicted in numerous books and films, this gruesome practice is often associated with the ruthless and lawless world of pirates. However, it is crucialContinue…

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  • Review: Treasure Island

    Treasure Island, written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published in 1883, is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages. This thrilling adventure novel takes us on a journey filled with pirates, buried treasure, and all the treachery that greed creates. With its vivid characters, gripping plot, and expert storytelling, Treasure IslandContinue…

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  • A Cape Cod Tale

    “Black” Sam Bellamy & the Whydah There is a lot of history that slowly passes as the short, dramatic and easy to remember versions take hold. As a result, there is truth everywhere that is fading away. Some is lost to urban sprawl, and some to books no longer read. Some to smartphones and shortContinue…

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