The General History of the Pyrates
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Captain Charles Johnson
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A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates is a 1724 book containing biographies of contemporary pirates. It's author uses the name Captain Charles Johnson, generally considered a pseudonym.
The real identity of the author was thought by some scholars to be Daniel Defoe, although this has since been disputed. The publisher Nathaniel Mist or somebody working for him are other suggested authors.
In the first volume, "Johnson" sticks fairly close to the available sources, though he embellishes the stories somewhat. Nevertheless, the book was influential in shaping popular notions of piracy and provided the standard account of the lives of many individuals still famous in the 21st century.(Summary by Wikipedia) (0 hr 47 min)
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32 - Chapter 10Incorrectly labeled as Chapter XII in the text
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Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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A really evocative piece, well read
Timothy Ferguson
(5 Sterne)
I enjoyed this book tremendously, and recommend it highly for thiose interested in the subject matter.