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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... Roberts sails Southward , in Quest of Adventures , 196. The Names of the Prizes taken by them , ib . Brazil described , from 196 to 204 . Roberts falls into a Fleet of Portuguese , 204. Boards and takes the richest Ship amongst them ...
... Roberts sails Southward , in Quest of Adventures , 196. The Names of the Prizes taken by them , ib . Brazil described , from 196 to 204 . Roberts falls into a Fleet of Portuguese , 204. Boards and takes the richest Ship amongst them ...
Page 225
... Roberts's Person , on board the Ship , he and several of his Comrades , correspond with Anstis , Captain of the Brigantine , and conspire with him and some of the principal Pyrates on board that Vessel , to go off from the Company ...
... Roberts's Person , on board the Ship , he and several of his Comrades , correspond with Anstis , Captain of the Brigantine , and conspire with him and some of the principal Pyrates on board that Vessel , to go off from the Company ...
Page 276
... Roberts told him , ( on the Complaint of a wounded Man , whom he had refused to dress ) that he was a double Rogue , to be there a second Time , and threaten'd to cut his Ears off . The Evidence further assured the Court , from Captain ...
... Roberts told him , ( on the Complaint of a wounded Man , whom he had refused to dress ) that he was a double Rogue , to be there a second Time , and threaten'd to cut his Ears off . The Evidence further assured the Court , from Captain ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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