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 xlvii
... vessel of India , generally of two or three masts , without a bowsprit , of 150 to 300 tons burthen . Hag - boat : a heck - boat , an old term for a pink , with a narrow stern and deep waist . Ketch : a vessel equipped with two masts ...
... vessel of India , generally of two or three masts , without a bowsprit , of 150 to 300 tons burthen . Hag - boat : a heck - boat , an old term for a pink , with a narrow stern and deep waist . Ketch : a vessel equipped with two masts ...
Page 348
... Vessel they first went off a Pyrating , a Qualm of Conscience came athwart his Stomach , and he said to his Companions , We have done him Injury enough already ; so ordered the Vessel immediately to be repair'd , and he return'd her to ...
... Vessel they first went off a Pyrating , a Qualm of Conscience came athwart his Stomach , and he said to his Companions , We have done him Injury enough already ; so ordered the Vessel immediately to be repair'd , and he return'd her to ...
Page 360
... Vessel , and therefore resolved to stand more to the Northward on the Coast of Gallicia , in order to meet with a Vessel loaded with Wine , which they were in great Want of . In a little Time they saw a Sail , that appear'd to be about ...
... Vessel , and therefore resolved to stand more to the Northward on the Coast of Gallicia , in order to meet with a Vessel loaded with Wine , which they were in great Want of . In a little Time they saw a Sail , that appear'd to be about ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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