Gasparilla Pirate Genius

Gasparilla: Pirate Genius is a 46 chapter adult historical fiction novel that involves a mixture of history & the mythology of Gasparilla who ruled a confederacy of pirates, an early version of today's organized crime. What made him unique were the use of educated leaders, a strict code of honor & a truly democratic form of government. From 1784 until 1821, Gasparilla's mythical confederation ruled the Gulf of Mexico, along the West Coast of Florida through the keys. The novel is a story of power, romance & tragedy. In Gasparilla: Pirate Genius, the times are rough, the murders are graphic & savage, sex can be raw; revenge vicious & treatment of women both gentle & crude. The chapters on slavery are particularly poignant. However, Gasparilla's confederation recognizes persons by strength & performance & treats everyone equal regardless of race, sex, or ethnic background. This novel introduces us to the genius & wisdom of this pirate & gives us ideas that may help our civilization in the millennium. "An informative mixture of history & mythology that delves into Florida's romantic past." - Gene Landrum, Ph.D., author & lecturer. "Gasparilla: Pirate Genius is an historical novel of power, romance & tragedy which comes alive in the mind's eye of the reader." - Midwest Book Review, February. 2000. "Gasparilla: Pirate Genius develops the life of Jose Gaspar from his time as a child, then a young Spanish naval hero to his years as the powerful head of the pirate confederation that stretched along Florida's west coast. Kaserman's chapters reveal the wisdom of a pirate who believed in democracy." - Fort Myers Life, May, 2000. "This is an adventure story for those who like adventure stories. This is a love story for those who would be titillated by the romance of it all, & it is above all an interesting read." - Venice Gondolier, May 31, 2000. Available through: Baker & Taylor Books, 1-908-541-7000; Ingram Book Company, 1-800-937-8000; American Book Wholesale, 1-205-956-4151; Anderson News Company, 1-423-584-8765; Emery-Pratt Company, 1-517-723-5291. Also, the novel was named "Florida Book of the Year" and "Best Cover" and given "The President's Award by The Florida Publisher's Association for 2001.Kaserman, James F. is the author of 'Gasparilla Pirate Genius' with ISBN 9780967408101 and ISBN 0967408105.