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 209
... Money away , as if , like Esop , they wanted to lighten their Burthens : This expensive Manner of Living procured two of their drunken Stragglers to be knocked on the Head , they being found murdered in the Road , and their Money taken ...
... Money away , as if , like Esop , they wanted to lighten their Burthens : This expensive Manner of Living procured two of their drunken Stragglers to be knocked on the Head , they being found murdered in the Road , and their Money taken ...
Page 469
... Money belonging to the Ship . They had about 10000 l . in Money out of the Rising Eagle . They discharged the Essex , and with the other Prize and the Brigantine , steer'd for Madagascar , where they arrived and shared their Booty ...
... Money belonging to the Ship . They had about 10000 l . in Money out of the Rising Eagle . They discharged the Essex , and with the other Prize and the Brigantine , steer'd for Madagascar , where they arrived and shared their Booty ...
Page 537
... Money he had , which was about 1600 Dollars ; for when the Pyrates made Prize of the Neptune , in the Manner already said , they took none of the Money , they themselves had before paid for Liquors , & c . either from the Captain ...
... Money he had , which was about 1600 Dollars ; for when the Pyrates made Prize of the Neptune , in the Manner already said , they took none of the Money , they themselves had before paid for Liquors , & c . either from the Captain ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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