I presume we need make no apology for giving the name of a history to the following sheets, though they contain nothing but the actions of a parcel of robbers. Defoe recounts the daring and bloody deeds of such outlaws as edward teach alias blackbeard, captain kidd, mary read, anne bonny, many others. 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. Famed for his enduring fictional masterpieces robinson crusoe and moll flanders, daniel defoe also possessed considerable expertise in maritime affairs. Having taken more than ordinary pains in collecting the materials which compose the following history, we could not be satisfied with our selves, if any thing were wanting to it, which might render it entirely satisfactory to the publick. Details a general history of the pyrates, from their. General history of the robberies and murders of the most notorious pyrates by daniel defoe, 1724, andesite press edition, hardcover in. A general history of the pyrates from their first rise and settlement in the island of providence, to the present time the original classic edition. A general history of the pyrates ebook download free ebfinder.
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