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 216
... French Sloop : The Men willingly entered with the Pyrates , and it proved a seasonable Recruit . They staid not long here , tho ' they had immediate Occasion for cleaning their Sloop , but did not think this a proper Place , and herein ...
... French Sloop : The Men willingly entered with the Pyrates , and it proved a seasonable Recruit . They staid not long here , tho ' they had immediate Occasion for cleaning their Sloop , but did not think this a proper Place , and herein ...
Page 514
... French had fifty Men killed and wounded , among whom was the Captain , who had received two Shot , as he was going down to the Surgeon to get his Blood staunch'd , and came upon Deck just as he was boarded , where , encouraging his Men ...
... French had fifty Men killed and wounded , among whom was the Captain , who had received two Shot , as he was going down to the Surgeon to get his Blood staunch'd , and came upon Deck just as he was boarded , where , encouraging his Men ...
Page 596
... French and English , and put into a Harbour where a French Ship lay making Fish : She was built at the latter End of the War for a Privateer , was an excellent Sailer , and mounted 24 Guns . The Commander haled him ; the Pyrate answered ...
... French and English , and put into a Harbour where a French Ship lay making Fish : She was built at the latter End of the War for a Privateer , was an excellent Sailer , and mounted 24 Guns . The Commander haled him ; the Pyrate answered ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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