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American History is full of Pirates !
When we began to research bicycle trails and the history surrounding them, we did not expect to find pirates. It may sound strange, but we actually found evidence of pirates almost everywhere we looked. Our series began with the colonial period and the life of George Washington. Along the waterways of Virginia, we found pirates. We went south along the Atlantic coast and found pirates. We went to the Caribbean and found pirates. We went to the Pacific coast and found pirates. We went to New England and found pirates. No matter where we went to find famous landmarks of history, we still found more pirates. Other historians might dismiss the roles that pirates played in history, but we cannot. Bicycling Through History may not seem like the best way to discover the adventures that took place at sea, but eventually the pirates had to make landfall. When they did, they left myths, legends, landmarks and treasures that are an integral part of culture in America.
 People now cheer for sports teams named after pirates. Schools, shopping centers and neighborhoods are named for pirates. Hollywood movies have been created about pirates. And yet - There are still real bad pirates in the world TODAY ! - They will not be found in coastal waters off New York or Los Angeles, but they do exist in more remote places around the world. The waters off South America, the coast of Africa and the western Pacific are known for modern day, real-life, wicked, thieving, nasty pirates.
Understanding Pirate History can be Important.
There were pirates long before the time of Christopher Columbus and pirates still exist today. By delving into their background and following their travels, we hope to shed some light on the subject and demonstrate how people can remain captivated by the mysterious, romantic nature of the unusual characters known as pirates.
Definition of Piracy:
 The best way to avoid pirates is to find a safe harbor. Some ships (and people) just stay in one place. They avoid danger. Others take their chances and venture out. DVDs provide a way to experience the spirit of adventure from the comfort of your own home. The Disk #7 about pirates is in full production. There are more places to go and more video to shoot before a schedule for release can be determined or where it will fit into the series collection. When it is ready, we know that people will enjoy it because pirates are crazy.   Bicycling Through History is fun. Share it with friends.Action | Background | Chat | Directions | E-List | FAQs | Games | Maps | Search DISK 1 | DISK 2 | DISK 3 | DISK 4 | DISK 5 | DISK 6 | DISK 7 | CLICK HERE to ORDER online right now ! |
