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 110
... give you any particular Directions as to the Nature of Repentance ; I consider that I speak to a Person , whose Offences have proceeded not so much from his not knowing , as his slighting and neglecting his Duty : Neither is it proper ...
... give you any particular Directions as to the Nature of Repentance ; I consider that I speak to a Person , whose Offences have proceeded not so much from his not knowing , as his slighting and neglecting his Duty : Neither is it proper ...
Page 366
... give him an easier Access to the designed Roguery there ; but the Current running rapid in the Channel the Islands made , threw the Ship too near the Point of Calf - Island , so that to prevent going ashore they were obliged to drop an ...
... give him an easier Access to the designed Roguery there ; but the Current running rapid in the Channel the Islands made , threw the Ship too near the Point of Calf - Island , so that to prevent going ashore they were obliged to drop an ...
Page 441
... give the Command of it to Captain Kid ; and , to give the Thing a greater Reputation , as well as to keep their Seamen under the better Command , they procured the King's Commission for the said Captain Kid , of which the following is ...
... give the Command of it to Captain Kid ; and , to give the Thing a greater Reputation , as well as to keep their Seamen under the better Command , they procured the King's Commission for the said Captain Kid , of which the following is ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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