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 241
... Officers . - Not much answer'd he , the Men being busy in stripping him of his Shoes and Stockings . -The Officer then enquired of him , whether Roberts's Company were as likely Fellows as these . - There are 120 of them , answered he ...
... Officers . - Not much answer'd he , the Men being busy in stripping him of his Shoes and Stockings . -The Officer then enquired of him , whether Roberts's Company were as likely Fellows as these . - There are 120 of them , answered he ...
Page 394
... Officers and Fore - Mast Men . Misson thanked them , the Plate was returned to the great Cabin , and the Chest secured according to Orders : Misson then ordered his Lieutenants and other Officers to examine who among the Men , were in ...
... Officers and Fore - Mast Men . Misson thanked them , the Plate was returned to the great Cabin , and the Chest secured according to Orders : Misson then ordered his Lieutenants and other Officers to examine who among the Men , were in ...
Page 450
... Officers to an Account , why they did this , or , why they did that , because such a Liberty would destroy all Discipline ; that if any Thing was done which was unlawful , the Officers were to answer it , for the Men did no more than ...
... Officers to an Account , why they did this , or , why they did that , because such a Liberty would destroy all Discipline ; that if any Thing was done which was unlawful , the Officers were to answer it , for the Men did no more than ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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