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 386
... carry'd down to the Surgeon . The Victoire laid her on board the second Time , and the Sally Men defended their Decks with such Resolution , that they were cover'd with their own , and the dead Bodies of their Enemies . Misson seeing ...
... carry'd down to the Surgeon . The Victoire laid her on board the second Time , and the Sally Men defended their Decks with such Resolution , that they were cover'd with their own , and the dead Bodies of their Enemies . Misson seeing ...
Page 510
... carry'd off by some Dutchmen ; they belonged to an East - India Man , and were taken by two French Ships , which being bound for Mocha , and scarce of Provisions , came into Mathelage to victual , where they set 80 of their Prisoners ...
... carry'd off by some Dutchmen ; they belonged to an East - India Man , and were taken by two French Ships , which being bound for Mocha , and scarce of Provisions , came into Mathelage to victual , where they set 80 of their Prisoners ...
Page 513
... carry'd 300 Negroes , beside Bale Goods ; they staid four Months on the Coast , and dispos'd of all the Slaves and Goods to great Advantage . Upon their Return to Jamaica , after some Stay on the Island , Captain Reesby not going out ...
... carry'd 300 Negroes , beside Bale Goods ; they staid four Months on the Coast , and dispos'd of all the Slaves and Goods to great Advantage . Upon their Return to Jamaica , after some Stay on the Island , Captain Reesby not going out ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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