June 2021 – Corsairs & Captives

THE PERILS OF THE SEA – PART 1

The early seventeenth century was dangerous time to be out at sea, particularly in the Mediterranean, which was infested with[…]

This week, we complete the serialization of the tale of Bet Whitson, who was captured by corsairs from Salé and[…]

This week, we continue the serialization of the tale of Bet Whitson, who was captured by corsairs from Salé and[…]

Back at the end of 2020, I serialized the narrative of Elizabeth Marsh (The Female Captive: A Narrative of Facts[…]