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 265
... appeared to be an Untruth from other Evidence , who also asserted his being armed in the Action against the Swallow . In answer to this , he first observed upon the Unhappiness of being friendless in this Part of the World , which ...
... appeared to be an Untruth from other Evidence , who also asserted his being armed in the Action against the Swallow . In answer to this , he first observed upon the Unhappiness of being friendless in this Part of the World , which ...
Page 417
... Appearance engaged the Fellow to lay by his Fear and go with them . They carry'd him to their Companions , and there ... appeared overjoy'd at the Present , and left them with seeming Satisfaction . The Hunters imagined that there might ...
... Appearance engaged the Fellow to lay by his Fear and go with them . They carry'd him to their Companions , and there ... appeared overjoy'd at the Present , and left them with seeming Satisfaction . The Hunters imagined that there might ...
Page 578
... appeared like some prodigious Oak in the Water , and he has declared and given it under his Hand , that it seemed to him large enough to swallow an Ox . At the same Time he beheld his Pursuers , who were now arrived pretty near the ...
... appeared like some prodigious Oak in the Water , and he has declared and given it under his Hand , that it seemed to him large enough to swallow an Ox . At the same Time he beheld his Pursuers , who were now arrived pretty near the ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
Copyright | |
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