The Pirates of the High Seas - Know Your Infamous Buccaneers, Their Exploits & Their Real Histories
By Daniel Defoe, Captain Charles Johnson, Howard Pyle, Ralph D. Paine, Charles Ellms, Currey E. Hamilton, John Esquemeling, J. D. Jerrold Kelley, Stanley Lane-Poole
Length92h 36m
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The Pirates of the High Seas - Know Your Infamous Buccaneers, Their Exploits & Their Real Histories serves as a compelling anthology that dives into the tempestuous lives of pirates, exploring this broad theme through a tapestry of literary styles ranging from historical analysis to swashbuckling narratives. This collection not only examines the alluring lore of piracy but also critically engages with the often-romanticized depictions, providing a thorough exploration of both the myths and realities associated with these maritime outlaws. Standout pieces within the anthology offer varying perspectives, from firsthand piratical encounters to scholarly retrospectives, creating a nuanced historical tapestry that intrigues and educates. The contributors, including notable historians and writers such as Daniel Defoe and Howard Pyle, bring a rich diversity of backgrounds to the anthology, collectively delving into the socio-political and cultural impacts of piracy across different eras. Their works resonate with historical movements and the evolution of maritime literature, offering readers a rigorous exploration of piracy's role in shaping maritime laws and economies. This assembly of voices not only illuminates the often opaque histories of famous buccaneers but also showcases the pervasive influence of these figures in popular culture and national histories. Ideal for both aficionados of maritime history and new explorers of the pirate legacy, this anthology delivers a comprehensive and engaging examination of piracy. Readers are invited to traverse the high seas through the pages of vivid anecdotes and rigorous research, discovering the multifaceted realities of these infamous adventurers. The Pirates of the High Seas beckons those who yearn to uncover the in-depth, real stories behind the legends, providing an indispensable resource for understanding the complex narratives that have shaped the portrayal of piracy through the ages.
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GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length92 hrs 36 mins
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Publish dateNov 15, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Pirates of the High Seas - Know Your Infamous Buccaneers, Their Exploits & Their Real Histories
2The Pirates of Panama (A True Account)
3The Preface
4Introduction
5Chapter I. Of Captain Avery, And his Crew
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6Chapter II. Of Captain Martel, And his Crew
7Chapter III. Of Captain Teach, alias Black-beard
8Chapter IV. Of Major Stede Bonnet, And his Crew
9Chapter V. Of Capt. Edward England, And his Crew
10Chapter VI. Of Captain Charles Vane, And his Crew
11Chapter VII. Of Captain John Rackam, And his Crew
12Chapter VIII. The Life of Mary Read, And Anne Bonny
13Chapter IX. Of Captain Howel Davis, And his Crew
14Chapter X. Of Captain Bartho. Roberts, And his Crew (pt. 1)
15Chapter X. Of Captain Bartho. Roberts, And his Crew (pt. 2)
16Chapter XI. Of Captain Anstis, And his Crew
17Chapter XII. Of Captain Worley, And his Crew
18Chapter XIII. Of Capt. George Lowther, And his Crew
19Chapter XIV. Of Captain Edward Low, And his Crew
20Chapter XV. Of Capt. John Evans, And his Crew
21Chapter XVI. Of Captain John Phillips, And his Crew
22Chapter XVII. Of Captain Spriggs, And his Crew
23Chapter XVIII. An Account of the Pyracies and Murders committed by Philip Roche, &c.
24Chapter XIX. An Abstract of the Civil Law and Statute Law now in Force, in Relation to Pyracy
25Chapter XX. Of Captain Misson
26Chapter XXI. Of Capt. JOHN Bowen
27Chapter XXII. Of Capt. WILLIAM KID
28Chapter XXIII. Of Captain Tew, And his Crew
29Chapter XXIV. Of Capt. Halsey, And his Crew
30Chapter XXV. Of Captain Thomas White, And his Crew
31Chapter XXVI. Of Captain Condent, And his Crew
32Chapter XXVII. A Description of Magadoxa
33Chapter XXVIII. Of Capt. Bellamy
34Chapter XXIX. Of Captain William Fly, And his Crew
35Chapter XXX. Of Capt. Thomas Howard, And his Crew
36Chapter XXXI. Of Captain Lewis. And his Crew
37Chapter XXXII. Of Captain Cornelius, And his Crew
38Chapter XXXIII. Of Capt. David Williams, And his Crew
39Chapter XXXIV. Of Capt. Samuel Burgess, And his Crew
40Appendix
41I. Of Capt. Nathaniel North, And his Crew
42II. Of Captain Teach
43III. Of Major Bonnet
44IV. Of Captain Worley
45V. Of Captain Martel
46VI. The Trial of the Pyrates at Providence
47VII. Of Captain Vane
48VIII. Of Captain Bowen
49Foreword
50Preface
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