At their meeting on October 20, 2020, Chesapeake-native Jeremy Moss discussed his book, The Life and Tryals of the Gentleman Pirate, Major Stede Bonnet, to the Norfolk Rotary Club, bringing to life the golden age of piracy through the vivid life story of one of the least likely, yet most interesting, pirates, Major Stede Bonnet.
Awash with myth-busting history, Moss discuss the stories of the real pirates of the Caribbean, sharing accounts of their daily life, social issues, natural disasters, political intrigues, bloody battles, and, of course, buried treasure, walking the plank, flying the Jolly Roger, pirate-speak and much more, all while weaving in interesting connections to the history of Hampton Roads and tying in lessons-learned from the research, writing and publication process.
At the meeting, a hardcover version of The Life and Tryals of the Gentleman Pirate, Major Stede Bonnet was auctioned off, raising more than $100 for a local charity!
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