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E104: Pirates, part 2

Working Class History

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The Enduring Legacy of Pirate Legends

This chapter explores the captivating legacy of pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read, focusing on their evasion of execution and romanticization in popular culture. It examines the public fascination with these figures as folk heroes, celebrating their courage and moral defiance against their persecutors.

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