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 17
... engages two Sally Men , Caraccioli wounded , 386. Misson returns home ; a short Description of Marseilles ; Misson and ... Engagement , and buried in Soldinia Bay ; the Ceremony of his Funeral ; 30 English enter with the Pyrates , 406 ...
... engages two Sally Men , Caraccioli wounded , 386. Misson returns home ; a short Description of Marseilles ; Misson and ... Engagement , and buried in Soldinia Bay ; the Ceremony of his Funeral ; 30 English enter with the Pyrates , 406 ...
Page 343
... Engagement , or neglect his Business , shall be cut off from his Share , and suffer such other Punishment as the Captain and the Company shall think fit . 8 . If any Man shall lose a Joint in Time of an Engagement , he shall have 400 ...
... Engagement , or neglect his Business , shall be cut off from his Share , and suffer such other Punishment as the Captain and the Company shall think fit . 8 . If any Man shall lose a Joint in Time of an Engagement , he shall have 400 ...
Page 466
... Engagement , there being only three Europeans aboard , the Captain and two Mates , the rest were Moors . This Ship fell seasonably in their Way , she being bound for Achen , with Butter , Rice , and Cloath , and the Pyrates , at that ...
... Engagement , there being only three Europeans aboard , the Captain and two Mates , the rest were Moors . This Ship fell seasonably in their Way , she being bound for Achen , with Butter , Rice , and Cloath , and the Pyrates , at that ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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