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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... meet with ) which have been heretofore try'd , by which it will appear what Actions have , and what have not been adjudged Pyracy . It is possible this Book may fall into the Hands of some Masters of Ships , and other honest Mariners ...
... meet with ) which have been heretofore try'd , by which it will appear what Actions have , and what have not been adjudged Pyracy . It is possible this Book may fall into the Hands of some Masters of Ships , and other honest Mariners ...
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... meet with a Native , 417. They come with a Village , ib . CHAP . II Of Captain TEw and his CREW Reason for breaking ... meets a Portuguese Ship of 50 Guns , 419 , 420. After an obstinate Engagement makes her Prize , 421. He meets Captain ...
... meet with a Native , 417. They come with a Village , ib . CHAP . II Of Captain TEw and his CREW Reason for breaking ... meets a Portuguese Ship of 50 Guns , 419 , 420. After an obstinate Engagement makes her Prize , 421. He meets Captain ...
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... meet with any of your Rogues for the future upon the Coast of this Island , I will order them to be hanged directly without Mercy ; and I expect and demand of you to make ample Restitution to Captain Chamberlain of all the Negroes which ...
... meet with any of your Rogues for the future upon the Coast of this Island , I will order them to be hanged directly without Mercy ; and I expect and demand of you to make ample Restitution to Captain Chamberlain of all the Negroes which ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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