Howell Davis: The Trickster

Howell Davis—the first mate aboard an English trading vessel—would rather die than join the band of pirates captained by Edward England. Or so he claims... But before long, Davis has seized a ship of his own and is setting sail under the black flag! But pirating in the 1720s requires a new approach, and he’s got more than a few ideas of his own. Favoring subterfuge to subdue forts and using disguises to deceive royal governors; it’s all fun and games until somebody gets hurt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices