Captain Richard Ingle The Maryland "Pirate and Rebel," 1642-1653

"Captain Richard Ingle" by Edward Ingle is a historical exploration of Richard Ingle, a man branded as both a pirate and a rebel in 17th-century Maryland. Penned in the late 1800s, the book dives into Ingle's involvement in the era's intense political atmosphere, specifically the clashes between supporters of the king and those backing the parliament. It sheds light on the tangled web of allegiance and revolt that defined a pivotal time in early American history. The book carefully investigates Richard Ingle's doings, mapping out his first appearance in Maryland, his connections with important people, and the incidents that resulted in him being labeled a pirate and a rebel. Ingle's behavior during the parliamentary disagreement, such as his takeover of St. Mary's and fights with local leaders, forces us to reconsider the standard views of him as simply a bad guy. He argues for a more complex take on Ingle’s reasons, focusing on his support for parliamentary values and the social and political chaos of his day. Through meticulous study of original documents, the book aims to clear Ingle's name from the negative images created by later historians, exposing the complicated nature of his legacy in the midst of Maryland's early colonial past.