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 74
... coming out , bound for London , commanded by Robert Cla.k , with some Passengers on board for England ; the next Day they took another Vessel coming out of Charles - Town , and also two Pinks coming into Charles - Town ; likewise a ...
... coming out , bound for London , commanded by Robert Cla.k , with some Passengers on board for England ; the next Day they took another Vessel coming out of Charles - Town , and also two Pinks coming into Charles - Town ; likewise a ...
Page 361
... coming off , he thought it necessary to pull off the Mask , where- upon a Parcel of Fellows immediately , by his Order , surrounded them with Fire - Arms , and Captain Smith let them know they were to be his Prisoners , till the Water ...
... coming off , he thought it necessary to pull off the Mask , where- upon a Parcel of Fellows immediately , by his Order , surrounded them with Fire - Arms , and Captain Smith let them know they were to be his Prisoners , till the Water ...
Page 545
... coming from the Town towards the Sea - Side ; the Captain could also discern them from the Ship with his Spying - glass , and judg'd them to be betwixt four and five Thousand , but instead of coming to parley , they marched in a Body ...
... coming from the Town towards the Sea - Side ; the Captain could also discern them from the Ship with his Spying - glass , and judg'd them to be betwixt four and five Thousand , but instead of coming to parley , they marched in a Body ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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