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 192
... received Intelligence there were some upon that Coast ; upon this they received him as a welcome Guest , and piloted him into the Harbour . He saluted the Fort , which they answered , and he came to an Anchor just under their Guns , and ...
... received Intelligence there were some upon that Coast ; upon this they received him as a welcome Guest , and piloted him into the Harbour . He saluted the Fort , which they answered , and he came to an Anchor just under their Guns , and ...
Page 193
... received the Pyrates ' Invitation civilly , and promised that he and the rest would go . The next Day Davis went on Shore himself , as if it were out of greater Respect to bring the Governor on board : He was received with the usual ...
... received the Pyrates ' Invitation civilly , and promised that he and the rest would go . The next Day Davis went on Shore himself , as if it were out of greater Respect to bring the Governor on board : He was received with the usual ...
Page 278
... received of this Design of the Pyrates to rise , was from him . Benjamin Jeffreys . By the Depositions of Glasby and Lilbourn ( acquitted ) against this Prisoner , it appeared , that his Drunkenness was what at first detain'd him from ...
... received of this Design of the Pyrates to rise , was from him . Benjamin Jeffreys . By the Depositions of Glasby and Lilbourn ( acquitted ) against this Prisoner , it appeared , that his Drunkenness was what at first detain'd him from ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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