The stories of pirates (who flourished in the age of piracy, 17th to 18th centuries) are very interesting. They were the real heroes sometimes. The state was evil and cruel, and only supported the rich and nobility. Pirates stole from wealthy ships and then gave back to the poor that way. Like the story of Mary Wilson Wallace, or Ocean-Born Mary born at sea July 26, 1720 on the Wolf. Her ship captured by pirates. But instead of looting it, the lead pirate brought them a chest of loot, and told them to name her Mary. After her husband died, she married that pirate, and they lived in Henniker, New Hampshire, very happily people say.
