A General History of the PyratesUniversity of South Carolina Press, 1972 - 717 pages Considered the major source of information about piracy in the early 18th century, this fascinating history by the author of "Robinson Crusoe" profiles the deeds of Edward (Blackbeard) Teach, Captain Kidd, Anne Bonny, others. |
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... Account in the Edinburgh University Library . Stanley Richards , whose account of Roberts is based on contemporary narratives and naval records , says that Atkins supplied Defoe with the copy of the Court Proceedings ; see Black Bart ...
... Account in the Edinburgh University Library . Stanley Richards , whose account of Roberts is based on contemporary narratives and naval records , says that Atkins supplied Defoe with the copy of the Court Proceedings ; see Black Bart ...
Page 300
... Account of Capt . Worley . [ From the Appendix in Volume II ] The History of the Pyrates being an Undertaking of great Length and Variety , the Author readily owns , that in some Parts , he may not be so exact , as they who have been ...
... Account of Capt . Worley . [ From the Appendix in Volume II ] The History of the Pyrates being an Undertaking of great Length and Variety , the Author readily owns , that in some Parts , he may not be so exact , as they who have been ...
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... account by Captain Hawkins published in the BJ , 8 and 22 Aug. 1724. These two letters , together with lengthy accounts in the BJ , 18 July 1724 , and the BNL , 23 July 1724 , gave Defoe a record of Spriggs's activities until June 1724 ...
... account by Captain Hawkins published in the BJ , 8 and 22 Aug. 1724. These two letters , together with lengthy accounts in the BJ , 18 July 1724 , and the BNL , 23 July 1724 , gave Defoe a record of Spriggs's activities until June 1724 ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
Copyright | |
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