This TV special written and directed by Bruce Mayer aired on PBS in 2007. It features narration by historians over dramatizations in which Mary Read is played by Barbara Gose, Anne Bonny by Liisa Rose, and Calico Jack by Joe Perry (not "the"). The events of the story are taken from the General History, with… Continue reading Carolina Stories: Pirates of the Carolinas
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Fearless Pirate Maids by Libby Franck
This story was recorded on the 2002 CD Women of the Sea. In this story Anne Bonny hates high society and meets James Bonny at a tavern in Charleston. In Nassau he catches her cheating on him and the next day she meets Jack Rackam in a tavern. James takes her to court for her… Continue reading Fearless Pirate Maids by Libby Franck
A Bright Moon for Fools by Jasper Gibson
This novel was published in 2013. The life of Mary Read is described in dialogue by the character Harry. He says Mary's father was a sea captain and she fights in the "Battle of Flanders". On her way across the Atlantic she is attacked by Calico Jack and Anne Bonny. In Mary's duel she shows… Continue reading A Bright Moon for Fools by Jasper Gibson
Bad Girls: Sirens, Jezebels, Murderesses, Thieves & Other Female Villains by Jane Yolen and Heidi EY Stemple
This book was published in 2012 and repeats a lot from Yolen's previous books. Mary Read's mother dresses her as a boy because the grandmother promised a grandson an inheritance. Anne Bonney's father is described as handsome. She stabs a cook because of a chicken dinner, and her father makes excuses for her. She and… Continue reading Bad Girls: Sirens, Jezebels, Murderesses, Thieves & Other Female Villains by Jane Yolen and Heidi EY Stemple
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.
Pirates and Privateers: A Swashbuckling Compendium of Seafaring Scoundrels by Charlotte Montague
This book was published in 2009. John Rackham is born in England on December 21, 1682. Anne Bonney's father is William Cormac and her mother's maiden name is Brennan. They move to Charleston. Mary Read is born in London. She works at sea "For several years" before joining the army. She is promoted after apparently… Continue reading Pirates and Privateers: A Swashbuckling Compendium of Seafaring Scoundrels by Charlotte Montague
Sea Queens: Women Pirates Around the World by Jane Yolen
This book was published in 2008. Mary Read's father (who is described that way but then is actually not her father) is a merchant captain whose mother promised him and his wife money if they had a son. The not-dad dies at sea. Mary's tavern business is disrupted by the Peace of Utrecht instead of… Continue reading Sea Queens: Women Pirates Around the World by Jane Yolen
Pirates of the Caribbean by Kathy Skelton
This article appeared in the July 2009 issue of the Missouri Journal of Numismatics. Mary Read is born in London and her father is a sea captain. Anne Bonney's mother is named Mary Peg Brennan. Her family moves to Charleston. Anne is 16 when she marries James Bonney, who later refuses to divorce her. Mary's… Continue reading Pirates of the Caribbean by Kathy Skelton
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
Mary Tempête: Le destin d’une femme pirate by Alain Surget
This young adult novel was published in 2007. Mary is born in 1692 and as a child she lives on the Isle of Sheppey. Her mother is named Emma, whose husband is John Davon. Their son is Willy, who is two years older than Mary. Everyone in town tells her her father is dead, absolutely… Continue reading Mary Tempête: Le destin d’une femme pirate by Alain Surget
Depictions of John Rackam, Anne Bonny, and Mary Read 