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 478
... Side of her ; but reply'd the Captain , if you will go with Safety , don't board on the Larboard- Side , for there is a Gun out of the Steerage loaden with Partridge , will clear the Decks ; they thank'd him , and proceeded . 2 When ...
... Side of her ; but reply'd the Captain , if you will go with Safety , don't board on the Larboard- Side , for there is a Gun out of the Steerage loaden with Partridge , will clear the Decks ; they thank'd him , and proceeded . 2 When ...
Page 493
... Side the River and escaped him ; the Women on the North - Side , and returned home . When the Pinnace came down , he fir'd and shot the Captain thro ' the Arm , but he got on board , where his Arm was set . After this , the Prosperous ...
... Side the River and escaped him ; the Women on the North - Side , and returned home . When the Pinnace came down , he fir'd and shot the Captain thro ' the Arm , but he got on board , where his Arm was set . After this , the Prosperous ...
Page 498
... Side , is divided into a great Number of Principalities or Kingdoms , which are almost in continual War one with another ; the Grounds of which are very trivial , for they will pick a Quarrel with a Neighbour , especially , if he has a ...
... Side , is divided into a great Number of Principalities or Kingdoms , which are almost in continual War one with another ; the Grounds of which are very trivial , for they will pick a Quarrel with a Neighbour , especially , if he has a ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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