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Drink a Damn to the Halter

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The pirate Roberts has driven shipping from the seas. By this spring of 1721 there is not a sail left in the Caribbean ...
(governer, LEEWARD ISLANDS TO
ADMIRALTY. LONDON)
Black Bartholomew Roberts was a legend in his own lifetime, but a most unusual pirate. A dandy and a music-lover, but also a strict Sabbatarian and teetotaller, he drank his reckless toast to the hangman's halter in finest China tea. His career, as unlikely and colourful as any boys' adventure story is traced by Roger Worsley.
Producer KATE FENTON
(Repeated: Wednesday 11.0 am) Stereo
& FEATURE: page 64

Contributors

Unknown:
Black Bartholomew Roberts
Unknown:
Roger Worsley.
Producer:
Kate Fenton
Source: Radio Times

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