Ramirez Vs Redikers

As the 17th century turn into the 18th, the “golden age” of piracy drew writers to explore the world at the time. Alonso Ramirez and Marcus Rediker were two writers that explored the world of piracy in the 1700’s. Ramirez was born in Borrinquen, Puerto Rico—current day San Juan, Puerto Rico. Following in his father’s footsteps he became a ship carpenter (López Lázaro, 106). His accounts of piracy encounters, show his readers the type of pirate he was and how he distinguished himself as a pirate as well. Marcus Rediker examines the Anglo-American pirates who were active between 1716 to 1726 (Rediker, 203). Ramirez could be categorized as a pirate according to Rediker’s examination of 18th century pirates. Ramirez encompasses the background, comradery, and the desire for wealth that Rediker finds essential to be a pirate. …show more content…
Overall, were from the lowest social classes and the men had no ties on land (Rediker, 208). Ramirez fit this description perfectly, it began with his life, growing up in poverty. His father was a ship carpenter. His childhood could be described by his quote, “the one thing the poor can give their offspring, the advice needed to incline them toward virtue” (López Lázaro, 107). His abrupt decision to leave Mexico City after his wife dies during child birth (López Lázaro, 110). He ventures to all these different cities without looking back at the people he left behind, supporting the idea that he had no familial ties like Rediker’s no ties on