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A General History of the Pyrates by Captain Charles Johnson was published in 1724. As the primary source of biographies of some of the most notorious pirates it influenced popular conceptions of the lifestyles. Missing legs or eyes, burying treasure and the name of the pirates... Read Full Overview

This excellent 1724 book was first published in Britain, containing biographies of many contemporary pirates. It is the prime source for the biographies of many well known pirates and has been influential in shaping popular conceptions of piracy. This excellent reference brings... Read Full Overview

Originally published in 1724-and now with an introduction and commentary by David Cordingly, best-selling author of the pirate classic Under the Black Flag-this famous account of the most notorious pirates of the day was an immediate success. Written by the mysterious... Read Full Overview

Famed for his enduring fictional masterpieces Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders, Daniel Defoe also possessed considerable expertise in maritime affairs. As a commission merchant, importer, shipowner, and an active journalist who reported "ship news" and interviewed surviving... Read Full Overview

A thrilling collection of accounts including from all over Great Britain, featuring fantastically detailed contemporary images from the 1724 publication

"This is a remarkable blend of fact and fiction depicting pirate lives in the Golden Age of Piracy."You will be engrossed and entertained by this historical treasure depicting bands of brothers sailing their wooden ships through sun and storm, their robberies on the high seas,... Read Full Overview

The famous history that inspired so many adventure novels, movies and most recently Black Sails & Pirates of the Caribbean. Find out the truth behind the legend: Table of Contents: - Of Captain Avery, And his Crew - Of Captain Martel, And his Crew - Of Captain Teach, alias Blackbeard... Read Full Overview

A General History Of The Pyrates by Daniel Defoe - is a 1724 book published in Britain containing biographies of contemporary pirates, influenced shaping popular conceptions of pirates. It is the prime source for the biographies of many well known pirates. Its author uses the... Read Full Overview

A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates is a 1724 book published in Britain containing biographies of contemporary pirates, which was influential in shaping popular conceptions of pirates. Its author uses the name Captain Charles Johnson,... Read Full Overview

A General History of the Pyrates is a 1724 book published in Britain containing biographies of contemporary pirates, which was influential in shaping popular conceptions of pirates. Its author uses the name Captain Charles Johnson, generally considered a pseudonym for one of... Read Full Overview

A General History of the Pyrates by Captain Charles Johnson was published in 1724. As the primary source of biographies of some of the most notorious pirates it influenced popular conceptions of the lifestyles. Missing legs or eyes, burying treasure and the name of the pirates... Read Full Overview

A General History of the Pirates contains biographies of early 18th century pirates, which was influential in shaping popular conceptions of pirates. It is the prime source for the biographies of many well-known pirates and the author sticks close to the available sources. The... Read Full Overview

A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates is a 1724 book published in Britain containing biographies of contemporary pirates, which was influential in shaping popular conceptions of pirates. Its author uses the name Captain Charles Johnson,... Read Full Overview

First published in the 1700's and documenting the most important biographies ever to inspire the outlooks of The Golden Age of Piracy, Captain Charles Johnson's A GENERAL HISTORY OF THE PIRATES remains the most significant work in piracy research.The 17th-century early-modern... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview