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 146
... told him , that if that Sloop had not come , this Damage would not have been ; and that they were very sorry for it ; so by the said Vane's Order they went to work to load this Woodall's Sloop with Rice , Pitch , Tar , Deer Skins ...
... told him , that if that Sloop had not come , this Damage would not have been ; and that they were very sorry for it ; so by the said Vane's Order they went to work to load this Woodall's Sloop with Rice , Pitch , Tar , Deer Skins ...
Page 509
... told him , he was his Prisoner ; at the same Instant , two other Pyrates enter'd the Room , with each a Blunderbuss in his Hand , and told the Captain and his Supercargo , that no Harm should come to either , if they did not bring it ...
... told him , he was his Prisoner ; at the same Instant , two other Pyrates enter'd the Room , with each a Blunderbuss in his Hand , and told the Captain and his Supercargo , that no Harm should come to either , if they did not bring it ...
Page 529
... told ' em it was not safe to leave a Garrison of Enemies at their Backs , which would continually infest them , by falling on their Rear , and which would be an Obstacle to their carrying off what Plunder they might get together ...
... told ' em it was not safe to leave a Garrison of Enemies at their Backs , which would continually infest them , by falling on their Rear , and which would be an Obstacle to their carrying off what Plunder they might get together ...
Contents
Illustrations | ix |
Of Captain George Lowther and his Crew | xii |
Of Captain Edward Low and his Crew | xiii |
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