What inspired author Laura Sook Duncombe to write her book on pirates?
A) becoming a mother to daughters who love pirates
B) a story her grandmother told her about women pirates
C) university studies in international maritime history
D) a childhood spent reading stories like “Peter Pan”
The correct answer is A) becoming a mother to daughters who love pirates.
Laura Sook Duncombe was inspired to write her book on pirates by her experiences as a mother to daughters who were fascinated by pirate stories and characters. This personal connection motivated her to explore and share the narratives about pirates, particularly focusing on the often-overlooked contributions of women in pirate history.