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 xviii
... English in 1684. The full - length journal of their cruise was added to the second edition published the following year . This English expedition into the Pacific , it might be noted , was to become perhaps the most famous and most ...
... English in 1684. The full - length journal of their cruise was added to the second edition published the following year . This English expedition into the Pacific , it might be noted , was to become perhaps the most famous and most ...
Page 17
... English Jamaica Man , chas'd ; the Triumph returns to Brest , strikes on a Rock ; a short Description of the Town and Harbour ; she goes thence to Rochelle ; Misson and his Companion take their Departure for the West - Indies , 387 ...
... English Jamaica Man , chas'd ; the Triumph returns to Brest , strikes on a Rock ; a short Description of the Town and Harbour ; she goes thence to Rochelle ; Misson and his Companion take their Departure for the West - Indies , 387 ...
Page 406
... English Colours . The Victoire made a clear Ship , and hove out her French Ensign , and a smart Engagement began . The English was a new Ship built for 40 Guns , tho ' she had but 32 mounted , and 90 Hands . Misson gave Orders for ...
... English Colours . The Victoire made a clear Ship , and hove out her French Ensign , and a smart Engagement began . The English was a new Ship built for 40 Guns , tho ' she had but 32 mounted , and 90 Hands . Misson gave Orders for ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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