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 268
... fell in his Way ; till of late , indeed , he had made a small Reservation , and had desired Captain Loane to take two or three Moidores from him , to carry to his Wife . He was once taken , he says , at making his Escape , in the West ...
... fell in his Way ; till of late , indeed , he had made a small Reservation , and had desired Captain Loane to take two or three Moidores from him , to carry to his Wife . He was once taken , he says , at making his Escape , in the West ...
Page 344
... fell to Business , careen- ing their Vessel ; and just as they had finished their Work , a Man of War's Boat came into the Harbour , the Ship being cruising to Leeward of the Island . It was easily guess'd upon what Errant she was sent ...
... fell to Business , careen- ing their Vessel ; and just as they had finished their Work , a Man of War's Boat came into the Harbour , the Ship being cruising to Leeward of the Island . It was easily guess'd upon what Errant she was sent ...
Page 568
... fell to Work , and , in the Space of two Months , finished a Net eighty Fathom long . When it was finished the Accabo himself had a Mind to see what Effect it would have beyond their own Nets ; accordingly he went on board one of their ...
... fell to Work , and , in the Space of two Months , finished a Net eighty Fathom long . When it was finished the Accabo himself had a Mind to see what Effect it would have beyond their own Nets ; accordingly he went on board one of their ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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