piracy

New England Pirate Museum
This is a simple yet descriptive site detailing the holdings and archives of the New England Pirate Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. Although this site primarily highlights what's available to see at the museum, rather than offering information about actual pirates, there is a page of Education Curriculum that lists many pirate-related activities for elementary, middle and high school students. Some of the best information available on the site, however, is located in the "Teachers" section, offering biographies, historical information, bibliographies and a very useful "Who's Who Aboard a Pirate Ship."

http://www.piratemuseum.com/pirate.htm

Pirates and Privateers
Are you interested in learning about real life pirates? This site provides a good deal of interesting information about the legendary Jean Lafitte. This famous pirate was able to communicate in several languages including: French, Spanish, English, and Italian. Although you might think that pirates had no respect for the law, Lafitte prized the American Constitution because he believed in its freedoms. He even prohibited his men, who numbered in the thousands, from attacking American ships. Violating this rule was punishable by death. Read more about this fascinating man and his contributions to the Battle of New Orleans.
http://www.cindyvallar.com/jeanlaffite.html

Pirates of the Spanish Main
A linked table of contents offers you an overview of the Pirates of the Spanish Main web site. The linked topics take you directly to a list of links related to pirates of the Spanish Main. You are also able to scroll through the information from beginning to end. Topics available are Buccaneers and Marooners of America, notorious pirates, pirate literature, pirate artists and graphics, museums and nautical sites, treasure, and shipwrecks. There are even sections that are just for fun and just for kids. Explore this site and you will find dozens of links related to pirates of the Spanish Main.

http://www.sonic.net/~press/#Just %20for%20Kids

Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates
Read "Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates: Fiction and Fancy concerning the Buccaneers and Marooners of the Spanish Main" in its entirety online. Chapter titles and section numbers outline this electronic version. Each line is a link to that particular section of the book. This allows you to read small sections at a time and find certain sections easily. Besides the seven chapters and numerous sections, the book begins with a header and a front matter.

http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/PylPira.html

Captain Kidd Pirate's Treasure Buried in the Connecticut River
Clarke's Island, according to legend, is the location of treasure chest of gold buried by Captain Kidd. Read about the 19th century attempt to find the treasure and what happened when it was struck. Find out about this pirate named Captain Kidd, where he got the gold and why he wanted to bury it. You'll learn about piracy in the 1600's and the fatal mistake made by Captain Kidd. There is a drawing of Captain Kidd and a pirate ship, and a photograph of Clarke's Island.

http://www.bio.umass.edu/biology/conn.river/kidd.html

Lafitte, Jean
Who was Jean Lafitte? Jean Lafitte was the leader of a band of pirates and smugglers in the 1800's. His ships preyed on Spanish commerce. Lafitte and his men brought their spoils to New Orleans, where Pierre Lafitte, Jean's brother helped them dispose of and cash in their pirates booty. Learn how Lafitte and his men got involved in helping the Americans in the battle of New Orleans. Learn more about this famous pirate when you visit this site.

http://www.bartleby.com/65/la/Laffite.html

Virtual American Biographies - Jean Lafitte
Jean Lafitte came to New Orleans in about 1809 accompanied by his brother Pierre. They were very enterprising young men and soon became the leaders of a band of pirates and smugglers. They carried on a contraband trade of goods and slaves, which they got from seizing Spanish ships. Read about how Jean Lafitte helped the United States by tricking the British. Learn how Jean Lafitte and his men gained pardons from the United States in return for their help in the battle of New Orleans.

http://www.famousamericans.net/jeanlafitte/

Captain Jean Lafitte
Anyone interested in learning about the legendary pirate and privateer, Jean Lafitte, will appreciate a visit to this site. Learn all about this fascinating man and learn about his contributions to American History. Despite his illegal career choice, Lafitte played an important role in the Battle of New Orleans. Read all about how Lafitte and his men came to the aid of President Madison. In addition to information, there are several fascinating excerpts of letters that Lafitte wrote to President James Madison. You won't want to miss this site.

http://www.vleonica.com/lafitte1.htm

History of the Turks and Caicos Islands
You have probably read a few stories about pirates, and on this web site you will be able to discover the Turks and Caicos Islands. You will see that "from about 1690 to 1720, pirates hid in the cays of the Turks and Caicos Islands, attacking Spanish treasure galleons to Spain from Cuba, Hispaniola and the Spanish possessions in Central America and Peru." There is quite a lot of other information about the history of these islands as well.

http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/History-of-the-Turks-and-Caicos-Islands

The Legend of Captain Dave's Lost Treasure
The dreaded pirate king of Pennsylvania, Captain Dave, is preparing to set sail. He needs crew members but won't take just anybody. See if you are worthy enough to join his crew. First you will print a treasure map and then you'll begin your adventure. Click on the treasure chest to find questions, clues and links to help you find answers. Search the Internet for answers to the questions about pirates and treasure. When you have finished the search, you can do the final scramble and post your answer on the home page.

http://dcls.org/pirate/

Jean Lafitte
Did you know that one of the key players in the battle of New Orleans at the end of the war of 1812 was a Louisiana privateer and smuggler? In 1814 the British tried to buy the help of Lafitte and his men to attack the Americans in New Orleans. Instead of joining the British in their plans, Lafitte helped President Andrew Jackson by telling him of the British plans. This page gives a brief overview of the history of Jean Lafitte. In addition to the history of Lafitte, there is also information about the Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve in located in New Orleans.

http://gatewayno.com/history/Lafitte.html

The Legacy of Jean Lafitte in Southwest Louisiana
Visit this web site to read one historian's information about Jean Lafitte and the area of southwest Louisiana known as the "Neutral Strip," an area where the lawless and social outcasts settled in the 1800s. Click on the links to other famous settlers of this area, such as Jean Baptiste and James Campbell. Read about the treasure of Lafitte. To read more about the author, visit his Home page, and see a list of the many historical articles and books he's written.

http://www.wtblock.com/wtblockjr/jean1.htm

Chilling Effects aims to help people understand the protections that the First Amendment and intellectual property laws give to them concerning online publishing activities. Chilling Effects encourages respect for intellectual property law while frowning on its misuse to “chill” legitimate activity.

The IDSA is an organization that serves the business and public affairs needs of entertainment software companies. The organization accounts for the majority of entertainment software sold in the United States. In 1994, the IDSA voluntarily established the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to review and rate every video game. The ESRB suggests the age appropriateness of games based on the amount of graphic violence, strong language, or provocative themes they contain and has initiated nationwide programs aiming to increase consumer and retailer awareness of the ESRB’s rating system.

IFPI is the organization representing the international recording industry. It comprises a membership of fifteen hundred record producers and distributors in seventy-six countries. One of the federation’s top priorities is fighting piracy, and to this end it conducts research on piracy, advises its members on legal and technological strategies to combat piracy, and lobbies governments to enforce copyright laws. IFPI publishes an annual report on music piracy as well as a quarterly newsletter.

IIPA is a private sector coalition formed to represent U.S. copyright-based industries in worldwide efforts to improve international protection of copyrighted materials. IIPA’s goal is a legal and enforcement regime for copyright that not only deters piracy, but also fosters technological and cultural development in other countries, and encourages local investment and employment. The IIPA website offers country-by-country reports and statistics on piracy.

Music United for Strong Internet Copyright is a coalition of more than twenty trade organizations within the music industry. Its mission is to promote public awareness of the legal and moral issues surrounding online music sharing. The Music website contains information on what types of activities, including CD copying and online file sharing, violate copyright laws.

NARM is a trade association representing nearly one thousand music retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. NARM believes that online music sharing is illegal and a serious threat to the music industry. Many NARM member companies are also part of the Recording Industry Association of America, which in September 2003 began filing lawsuits against individuals who make files containing copyrighted songs available for online download by others. The NARM website offers a variety of position papers, member testimony, and other resources on Internet piracy.

P2P United is the unified voice of the peer-to-peer technology industry’s leading companies and proponents. P2P United represents and champions the P2P industry and technology to policy makers, opinion leaders, the media, and the public. The organization does not support Internet piracy, and disputes the idea that Internet file sharing is mainly a tool for illegal copying. The organization’s website offers issue overviews and news updates on legal and technological developments in the P2P field.

This site is part of the music industry’s campaign to raise awareness about the illegality and harm of Internet piracy. It provides information on the copyright laws as well as numerous links to sites that sell digital music legally.

Public Knowledge is a public-interest advocacy organization dedicated to fortifying and defending a vibrant information commons. The group works with libraries, educators, scientists, artists, musicians, journalists, consumers, software programmers, civic groups, and enlightened businesses to oppose excessive copyright laws and preserve a free and open Internet. Public Knowledge opposes the record industry’s efforts to stamp out online music sharing. The organization’s website offers information on relevant court cases, pending legislation, and events related to these issues.

RIAA is the trade group that represents the U.S. recording industry. Its mission is to foster a business and legal climate that supports and promotes its members’ creative and financial vitality. RIAA has led the music industry’s fight against online music sharing, lobbying Congress, educating the public, and pursuing legal action against peer-to-peer networks and the people who use them in its efforts to curb Internet piracy. The RIAA website offers information on its antipiracy efforts as well as on music sales and copyright issues.

The Association of American Publishers (AAP) is a trade association for the publishing industry. Its resources include information on a wide variety of topics, from general publishing information to First Amendment rights. AAP sponsors several yearly conferences and publishes many types of media, from handbooks on how to copyright material to scholarly papers.

The center is a philanthropic foundation dedicated to preserving a strong, robust public domain in which the public has access to a rich diversity of ideas and creative works. It opposes draconian copyright laws and efforts to privatize and commercialize information. Through grant making, original research, conferences, and collaborative programs, the center seeks to call attention to the importance of the public domain. The center’s website contains overviews and papers on issues related to intellectual property.

on the Internet are restricting freedom of speech and the free flow of information online. The site offers information on peer-to-peer networks and other technologies that can be used to help fight restrictions on the Internet.