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 146
... arrived to the Ships Neptune and Emperor , a Sloop from Providence , sent by the Governor to hear what was the best News there , hearing that Vane was there . The Captains of the said Sloop , Hornigold and Cockram told the Captains ...
... arrived to the Ships Neptune and Emperor , a Sloop from Providence , sent by the Governor to hear what was the best News there , hearing that Vane was there . The Captains of the said Sloop , Hornigold and Cockram told the Captains ...
Page 616
... arrived ; and Captain Whitney , Commander of the Rose Man of War , sent his Boat with his Lieutenant on Shore , which was intercepted by Vane , who carry'd the Crew on board , and stripped them of some Stores they had in the Boat , he ...
... arrived ; and Captain Whitney , Commander of the Rose Man of War , sent his Boat with his Lieutenant on Shore , which was intercepted by Vane , who carry'd the Crew on board , and stripped them of some Stores they had in the Boat , he ...
Page 616
... arrived ; and Cap- tain Whitney , Commander of the Rose Man of War , sent his Boat with his Lieutenant on Shore , which was intercepted by Vane , who carry'd the Crew on board , and stripped them of some Stores they had in the Boat , he ...
... arrived ; and Cap- tain Whitney , Commander of the Rose Man of War , sent his Boat with his Lieutenant on Shore , which was intercepted by Vane , who carry'd the Crew on board , and stripped them of some Stores they had in the Boat , he ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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