This essay was published in the 1957 book Tales Retold Under the Old Town Clock. Theoretically this is a collection of articles related to Nova Scotia. According to the Mary Read bio, Mary learns French while working as a pageboy. Borrett embroiders the tale of Mary and the Fleming by having her start crying and… Continue reading Mary Read: Pirate by William Coates Borrett
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A History of Us: Student Sheets, Team Sheets, and Documents
This worksheet book was published in 2005 to supplement the middle school textbook A History of Us, and it includes a packet featuring biographies of famous pirates, according to which Mary Read was born in London. James Bonney is described as a soldier when he marries Anne, who then sails with Jack Rackham for "several… Continue reading A History of Us: Student Sheets, Team Sheets, and Documents
The Story of the Bahamas by Paul Albury
This book was published in 1975 and has Mary Read give her monologue about execution while on trial.
The Book of Unusual Knowledge
This book was published in 2012. Mary Read is born in London. Mary's duel happens because her opponent is upset by her romantic subplot.
Scandalous Women: The Lives and Loves of History’s Most Notorious Women by Elizabeth Kerri Mahon
This book was published in 2011. Mary Read is born in Devon. Her brother is named Mark. Her Flemish husband dies "a few months" after they start their business. Mahon says Anne Bonny's parents are "probably" William Cormac and Mary Brennan. They move to South Carolina. Anne meets James Bonny in Charleston and marries him… Continue reading Scandalous Women: The Lives and Loves of History’s Most Notorious Women by Elizabeth Kerri Mahon
17 récits de pirates et de corsaires by Brigitte Coppin
This book was published in 2000. When Jack Rackam is on Charles Vane's crew, he sneaks Anne Bonny on board, and she gets stuck there when the anchor is weighed. She dresses as a man and pretends to be a new recruit and Jack's matelot. Mary Read's second husband is a carpenter and his antagonist… Continue reading 17 récits de pirates et de corsaires by Brigitte Coppin
The Book of Myths & Misconceptions: The Truth Is Finally Revealed
This trivia book was published in 2009. Mary Read is born in London and serves in the Flemish army. While crossing the Atlantic the ship is attacked by Jack Rackham. Mary's love affair with her second husband is what upsets the guy who challenges him. Mary shows him her breasts as a distraction so she… Continue reading The Book of Myths & Misconceptions: The Truth Is Finally Revealed
The Terrible Seven by Thomas Andrews
This series of articles appeared in the 2007 Rasa von Werder book It's Not Over Till the Fat Lady Sings: Mother God Strikes Back Against Misogyny. Two of the terrible seven are Anne Bonny and Mary Reed. Andrews's biographies are taken largely from Mistress of the Seas, which he credits. Mary is born in the… Continue reading The Terrible Seven by Thomas Andrews
Kingston by Starlight by Christopher John Farley
This novel was published in 2005. It is narrated by Anne Bonny. In Jack Rackam's backstory his father raises civets in Colchester until they lose money and move to London where he (the father) is press-ganged. Jack's mother dies and Jack goes to sea. He sails on the Duke during Woodes Rogers's circumnavigation trip, and… Continue reading Kingston by Starlight by Christopher John Farley
Le grand livre des aventuriers des mers: Pirates, flibustiers, boucaniers, corsaires… by Didier Pouillaude
This book was published in 2005. Mary Read is born sometime around 1680. Ann Bonny is born in 1697 and her family moves to Charleston. James Bonny is a pirate when he meets Ann, and they get married in New Providence. John Rackham is given the alias not only of Calico Jack but also Rackham… Continue reading Le grand livre des aventuriers des mers: Pirates, flibustiers, boucaniers, corsaires… by Didier Pouillaude
Depictions of John Rackam, Anne Bonny, and Mary Read 