
PIRATE TALES: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers
Legends of the High Seas: A Buccaneering AnthologyBy Jules Verne, Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Jeffery Farnol, Howard Pyle, Jack London, Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Le Gallienne, Walter Scott, Frederick Ferdinand Moore, Daniel Defoe, Alexandre Dumas, Charles Ellms, Frederick Marryat, John Masefield, Rafael Sabatini, Harold MacGrath, Joseph Lewis French, Clarence Henry Haring, Harry Collingwood, Stanley Lane-Poole, Charles Boardman Hawes, L. Frank Baum, J. M. Barrie, R. M. Ballantyne, G. A. Henty, J. D. Jerrold Kelley, Stephen W. Meader, J. Allan Dunn, Robert E. Howard, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ralph D. Paine, Captain Charles Johnson, W. H. G. Kingston, William Macleod Raine, Currey E. Hamilton, John Esquemeling, Percy F.WestermanLength577h 59m
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Dive into the tumultuous and thrilling world of PIRATE TALES: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers, where the boundless seas flow with adventure, intrigue, and the reckless courage of swashbuckling buccaneers. Spanning the genres of historical fiction, adventure tales, and richly imagined legends, this anthology captures the timeless allure of piracy. The collection showcases a tapestry of narratives, each a vibrant tribute to the complex persona of the pirate, offering tales of grandeur and moral ambiguity. Standout tales captivate with audacious exploits, befitting the era's legendary figures, alongside reflective pieces exploring themes of freedom and rebellion. The anthology is a collaborative effort featuring iconic storytellers such as Jules Verne, Edgar Allan Poe, and Robert Louis Stevenson, alongside a diverse cast of celebrated and lesser-known voices like Rafael Sabatini and Walter Scott. These writers, rooted in various cultural and historical contexts, weave narratives that speak to the ever-evolving portrayal of pirates and privateers'Äîfrom the golden age of piracy to more modern reinterpretations. The shared legacy of these authors enriches the reader's exploration of both the mythic allure of the seas and the historical realities of buccaneering. This collection offers a unique voyage through print, inviting readers to engage with the multifaceted portrayals of piracy that traverse time, culture, and imagination. It serves not only as an entertaining escapade into daring adventures but also as an academic capsule offering insights into literary tradition and maritime history. Readers are encouraged to explore these narratives for their capacity to ignite imaginations, transport across eras, and foster dialogue among the diverse voices that piece together the storied poetry of piracy."}
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GenreHistory, General Fiction
Length577 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 16, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PIRATE TALES: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers
2The Preface
3Introduction
4Chapter I. Of Captain Avery, And his Crew
5Chapter II. Of Captain Martel, And his Crew
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6Chapter III. Of Captain Teach, alias Black-beard
7Chapter IV. Of Major Stede Bonnet, And his Crew
8Chapter V. Of Capt. Edward England, And his Crew
9Chapter VI. Of Captain Charles Vane, And his Crew
10Chapter VII. Of Captain John Rackam, And his Crew
11Chapter VIII. The Life of Mary Read, And Anne Bonny
12Chapter IX. Of Captain Howel Davis, And his Crew
13Chapter X. Of Captain Bartho. Roberts, And his Crew (pt. 1)
14Chapter X. Of Captain Bartho. Roberts, And his Crew (pt. 2)
15Chapter XI. Of Captain Anstis, And his Crew
16Chapter XII. Of Captain Worley, And his Crew
17Chapter XIII. Of Capt. George Lowther, And his Crew
18Chapter XIV. Of Captain Edward Low, And his Crew
19Chapter XV. Of Capt. John Evans, And his Crew
20Chapter XVI. Of Captain John Phillips, And his Crew
21Chapter XVII. Of Captain Spriggs, And his Crew
22Chapter XVIII. An Account of the Pyracies and Murders committed by Philip Roche, &c.
23Chapter XIX. An Abstract of the Civil Law and Statute Law now in Force, in Relation to Pyracy
24Chapter XX. Of Captain Misson
25Chapter XXI. Of Capt. JOHN Bowen
26Chapter XXII. Of Capt. WILLIAM KID
27Chapter XXIII. Of Captain Tew, And his Crew
28Chapter XXIV. Of Capt. Halsey, And his Crew
29Chapter XXV. Of Captain Thomas White, And his Crew
30Chapter XXVI. Of Captain Condent, And his Crew
31Chapter XXVII. A Description of Magadoxa
32Chapter XXVIII. Of Capt. Bellamy
33Chapter XXIX. Of Captain William Fly, And his Crew
34Chapter XXX. Of Capt. Thomas Howard, And his Crew
35Chapter XXXI. Of Captain Lewis. And his Crew
36Chapter XXXII. Of Captain Cornelius, And his Crew
37Chapter XXXIII. Of Capt. David Williams, And his Crew
38Chapter XXXIV. Of Capt. Samuel Burgess, And his Crew
39I. Of Capt. Nathaniel North, And his Crew
40II. Of Captain Teach
41III. Of Major Bonnet
42IV. Of Captain Worley
43V. Of Captain Martel
44VI. The Trial of the Pyrates at Providence
45VII. Of Captain Vane
46VIII. Of Captain Bowen
47Foreword
48Preface
49Chapter I. Buccaneers and Marooners of the Spanish Main
50Chapter II. The Ghost of Captain Brand