A General History of the Pyrates : from their first rise and settlement in the island of Providence, to the present time

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A General History of the Pyrates" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book explores the rise and adventures of infamous pirates, particularly focusing on notorious characters including female pirates Mary Read and Anne Bonny. Its purpose is to document the fascinating and ruthless world of piracy, detailing the exploits of these sea bandits and the consequences of their actions. The opening of the text serves as a comprehensive introduction to the context and intricacies of piracy, discussing its historical ramifications and the circumstances that allowed piracy to flourish, particularly in the Caribbean. It outlines several key reasons for the increase of pirates, including the abundance of uninhabited islands that provided refuge and resources, as well as the lucrative trade routes that were ripe for plundering. It also highlights early examples of pirates from Roman history, setting the stage for a more detailed account of prominent figures and events that would be chronicled in subsequent chapters. Here, it establishes the tone and intent, promising a blend of fact and adventure in its portrayal of pirate life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The preface

Introduction

Of Captain Avery, and his crew

Of Captain Martel, and his crew

Of Captain Teach, alias Black-Beard

Of Major Stede Bonnet, and his crew

Of Capt. Edw. England, and his crew

Of Capt. Chales Vane, and his crew

Of Capt. Rackam, and his crew

The life of Mary Read

The life of Anne Bonny

Of Capt. Howell Davis, and his crew

Of Capt. Bar. Roberts, and his crew

Of Capt. Anstis, and his crew

Of Capt. Worley, and his crew

Of Capt. Low and his crew

Of Capt. John Evans and his crew

Of Capt. John Phillips, and his crew

Of Captain Spriggs, and his crew.

Credits:

Produced by Jens Sadowski (based on page scans provided by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_General_History_of_the_Pyrates

Release date is 2012-08-25