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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Page 366
... Anchor . Tho ' the Ship was brought up , and the Anchor held , yet were they brought into great Distress , for being so near the Land , the Wind blowing right on , a Current to work against , and no Boat to carry out an Anchor to heave ...
... Anchor . Tho ' the Ship was brought up , and the Anchor held , yet were they brought into great Distress , for being so near the Land , the Wind blowing right on , a Current to work against , and no Boat to carry out an Anchor to heave ...
Page 476
... Anchor together in the above - nam'd River , where they had cleaned , salted up , taken in their Pro- visions , and were ready to go to Sea , when a large Ship appeared in Sight , and stood into the same River . The Pyrates knew not ...
... Anchor together in the above - nam'd River , where they had cleaned , salted up , taken in their Pro- visions , and were ready to go to Sea , when a large Ship appeared in Sight , and stood into the same River . The Pyrates knew not ...
Page 542
... Anchor , and steer a little farther Westward . The next Morning , which was the Twenty second , they came to an Anchor , and sent their Boat on Shore again , with Mr. Baldwin the third Mate , and the Gunner ; there being some high Hills ...
... Anchor , and steer a little farther Westward . The next Morning , which was the Twenty second , they came to an Anchor , and sent their Boat on Shore again , with Mr. Baldwin the third Mate , and the Gunner ; there being some high Hills ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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