Review of Pirate Latitudes

Based on historical fact, Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton (posthumously) tells the tale of Capt Charles Hunter, a privateer or pirate depending on who you ask, and his quest for Spanish gold and jewels. It is a rollicking sea adventure with dastardly villains, bawdy seamen, and women of questionable virtue. Quite fun and filled with interesting historical facts about the 17th century privateering racket. If you enjoyed Pirates of the Caribbean (movies), then this should fill that space i...