As a kid, when I thought of pirates I dreamed of absolute freedom with plenty of swashbuckling. When I grew up, I realized that pirates were bloodthirsty savages who deserved to be strung for their unforgivable crimes against countless civilians. So terrible was their presence in the Mediterranean that until last century parents would leave […]
Surprisingly Progressive Pirates
Have a look at the book, Empire of the Blue Sea, about Captain Morgan. It details the health care payments as well as the bonus system provided. The book also reveals exploits and crazy behavior that could easily have come from a movie. This post is a good read…
2 thoughts on “Surprisingly Progressive Pirates”
When thinking of pirates, health care payments is not the first thing that comes to mind! Thanks for sharing 🙂
That history was both fascinating and humorous. Happy to share the post.