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 125
... returned about two in the Morning , and brought Word of two Grabs lying at Anchor in the Road . They weighed and ran towards the Bay , till Day - Light gave the Grabs Sight of them , and was but just Time enough to get under India Diva ...
... returned about two in the Morning , and brought Word of two Grabs lying at Anchor in the Road . They weighed and ran towards the Bay , till Day - Light gave the Grabs Sight of them , and was but just Time enough to get under India Diva ...
Page 493
... returned home . When the Pinnace came down , he fir'd and shot the Captain thro ' the Arm , but he got on board , where his Arm was set . After this , the Prosperous sail'd for Mathelage , where they victualled , with a Design to go to ...
... returned home . When the Pinnace came down , he fir'd and shot the Captain thro ' the Arm , but he got on board , where his Arm was set . After this , the Prosperous sail'd for Mathelage , where they victualled , with a Design to go to ...
Page 671
... returned to the Guinea coast in 1719 in the ketch Mercury . 3. Oliver la Bouche or la Buze was one of the more ... returned home to London in 1722 and was promptly rewarded for his courage by the Company . He returned as deputy governor ...
... returned to the Guinea coast in 1719 in the ketch Mercury . 3. Oliver la Bouche or la Buze was one of the more ... returned home to London in 1722 and was promptly rewarded for his courage by the Company . He returned as deputy governor ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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