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 xlvii
... boat : a heck - boat , an old term for a pink , with a narrow stern and deep waist . Ketch : a vessel equipped with two masts , a mainmast and a mizenmast , and usually from 100 to 250 tons burthen . It was principally used as a bomb ...
... boat : a heck - boat , an old term for a pink , with a narrow stern and deep waist . Ketch : a vessel equipped with two masts , a mainmast and a mizenmast , and usually from 100 to 250 tons burthen . It was principally used as a bomb ...
Page 90
... Boat came aboard , and then their Fears returned , seeing neither the Pyrates , Mr. Marks , nor the Chest of Medicines in the Boat . This Boat , it seems , was sent off by Mr. Marks very discreetly , least a Misconstruction should be ...
... Boat came aboard , and then their Fears returned , seeing neither the Pyrates , Mr. Marks , nor the Chest of Medicines in the Boat . This Boat , it seems , was sent off by Mr. Marks very discreetly , least a Misconstruction should be ...
Page 227
... Boat . Their Man John Vernon . David Chatmers , one Long - Boat . John Chatmers , one Long - Boat . Richard Richardson , one Long - Boat . Norton , Richard Warren , Partners , two Long - Boats , and two small Boats . Robert Glynn , His ...
... Boat . Their Man John Vernon . David Chatmers , one Long - Boat . John Chatmers , one Long - Boat . Richard Richardson , one Long - Boat . Norton , Richard Warren , Partners , two Long - Boats , and two small Boats . Robert Glynn , His ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
Copyright | |
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