Why read The Pirate Queen?

Book cover of The Pirate Queen: In Search of Grace O'Malley and Other Legendary Women of the Sea

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The Pirate Queen begins in Ireland with the infamous Grace O'Malley, a ruthless pirate and scourge to the most powerful fleets of sixteenth-century Europe. This Irish clan chieftain, sea captain, and pirate queen was a contemporary of Elizabeth I, a figure whose life is the stuff of myth. Regularly raiding…

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1 author picked The Pirate Queen as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Darlene Marshall

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Sjoholm goes far back in history to document tales of women who went to sea, and commanded ships, in Phoenicia, Scandinavia, the British Isles, and Ireland. There was no holding back strong seafaring women and I love seeing their stories brought to life. Grace O’Malley in particular won the respect of her English foes, including their strong ruler, Elizabeth I.

From Darlene's list on women at sea through history (including some pirates).