Tara Rider: The swashbuckling history of women in piracy
North Shore Historical Museum 140 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY, United StatesIn the predominantly male world of seafaring, metaphors about mysterious and destructive femininity have been consistently link to the sea. Yet flesh and blood women sailed on ships, steered them, commanded them, commandeered them, and sank with them. Spanning the globe and centuries, female pirates have sailed the seas, captivating audiences, both in their own ... Read more