Pirates: A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pi

Description: Pirates by Charles Johnson, David Cordingly A facsimile edition of a classic source for the history of piracy, as used by Robert Louis Stevenson in the writing of Treasure Island.Captain Charles Johnsons General History of Pirates was one of the best-selling books of 1724, when it was first published. It provides a sweeping account of what has come to be called the Golden Age of Piracy.It went through four editions in two years, and without doubt owed a substantial part of its success to a dramatic writing style that vividly captures the realities of pirates savage existence. The book contains documentary evidence of events during the lives of its subjects.In the 270 years since its original publication, Johnsons work has come to be regarded as the classic study of one of the most popular subjects in maritime history. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Charles Johnsons real identity is unknown, but his writing shows a knowledge of the sailors speech and life, which suggests that he could have been a sea captain. He may also have been a professional writer well versed in the ways of the sea; some have suggested that he might have been the author Daniel Defoe. Table of Contents IntroductionCaptain Johnsons IntroductionThe life of Captain AveryThe life of Captain MartelThe life of Captain TeachThe life of Major BonnetThe life of Captain EnglandThe life of Captain VaneThe life of Captain RackhamThe life of Mary ReadThe life of Anne BonnyThe life of Captain DavisThe life of Captain RobertsThe life of Captain AnstisThe life of Captain WorleyThe life of Captain LowtherThe life of Captain LowThe life of Captain EvansThe life of Captain PhillipsThe life of Captain SpriggsThe life of Captain GowThe life of Captain KiddAn account of the piracies and murders committed by Philip Roche, etc.An abstract of the civil law and statute law now in force in relation to piracyNotesGlossaryBibliography Promotional A facsimile edition of a classic source for the history of piracy, as used by Robert Louis Stevenson in the writing of Treasure Island. Promotional "Headline" A facsimile edition of a classic source for the history of piracy, as used by Robert Louis Stevenson in the writing of Treasure Island. Feature Captain Charles Johnsons General History of Pirates was one of the best-selling books of 1724, when it was first published. Details ISBN1472830482 Year 2017 ISBN-10 1472830482 ISBN-13 9781472830487 Format Paperback Author David Cordingly Pages 384 Publication Date 2017-09-07 Imprint Osprey Publishing Subtitle A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 364.164 Short Title Pirates Language English UK Release Date 2017-09-07 NZ Release Date 2017-09-07 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Audience General Edition Description Facsimile edition AU Release Date 2017-09-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:116848516;

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