Episode 8
E08: Richard Werther: Lambert Wickes. Revolutionary Pirate or Patriot?
Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution
April 1, 201921m 54s
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Show Notes
This week our guest is JAR contributor Richard Werther. Like so many of his compatriots, Captain Lambert Wickes skirted the fine line between legitimate naval officer and insurrectionist pirate. At the end of his career, Wickes remains one of the most important commanders in the history of the Revolutionary navy. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.