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 294
... escape from the Pyrates ; the rest hid themselves in the Woods , and could not be found . George Bradley the Master , and three more , surrender'd afterwards to a Bermudas Sloop , and were carry'd to that Island . The Brigantine , after ...
... escape from the Pyrates ; the rest hid themselves in the Woods , and could not be found . George Bradley the Master , and three more , surrender'd afterwards to a Bermudas Sloop , and were carry'd to that Island . The Brigantine , after ...
Page 575
... Escape ; but of those that could not escape by Flight , there were only forty three made Prisoners , all the Rest being kill'd . Our Mulatto happen'd to fall into Discourse with one of these Prisoners , who lamenting the hard Fate , of ...
... Escape ; but of those that could not escape by Flight , there were only forty three made Prisoners , all the Rest being kill'd . Our Mulatto happen'd to fall into Discourse with one of these Prisoners , who lamenting the hard Fate , of ...
Page 592
Daniel Defoe Manuel Schonhorn. Escape : He lost in this Engagement 36 Hands , beside several wounded , the poor ... escaped out of her or Williams ' , who was also lost . The Pyrates , to the Number of seven who escaped , were seiz'd by ...
Daniel Defoe Manuel Schonhorn. Escape : He lost in this Engagement 36 Hands , beside several wounded , the poor ... escaped out of her or Williams ' , who was also lost . The Pyrates , to the Number of seven who escaped , were seiz'd by ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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