A general history of the robberies & murders of the most notorious pirates / Charles Johnson ; with an introduction and commentary by David Cordingly.

Author
Johnson, Charles, active 1724-1731 [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
London : Conway, ©1998.
Description
xiv, 370 pages : illustrations, map ; 26 cm

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    Summary note
    The most vivid and and authentic description of the great age of piracy. First published in 1724.
    Notes
    Spine title: General history of pirates.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (p. 370).
    Contents
    • The life of Captain Avery
    • The life of Captain Martel
    • The life of Captain Teach
    • The life of Major Bonnet
    • The life of Captain England
    • The life of Captain Vane
    • The life of Captain Rackham
    • The life of Mary Read
    • The life of Anne Bonny
    • The life of Captain Davis
    • The life of Captain Roberts
    • The life of Captain Anstis
    • The life of Captain Worley
    • The life of Captain Lowther
    • The life of Captain Low
    • The life of Captain Evans
    • The life of Captain Phillips
    • The life of Captain Spriggs
    • The life of Captain Gow
    • The life of Captain Kidd
    • An 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 piracy.
    Other title(s)
    • General history of pirates
    • General history of pirates.
    • General history of the robberies and murders of the most notorious pirates.
    ISBN
    • 0851777325
    • 9780851777320
    OCLC
    60182767
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