Daring Deeds of Famous Pirates : True stories of the stirring adventures, bravery and resource of pirates, filibusters & buccaneers

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chatterton, E. Keble (Edward Keble), 1878-1944.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Daring Deeds of Famous Pirates" by E. Keble Chatterton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This engaging work delves into the thrilling and notorious lives of pirates, offering true stories of their adventures, bravery, and resourcefulness on the sea. The narrative spans various notorious figures and their exploits, revealing the romanticized yet often brutal world of piracy that has fascinated readers for centuries. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of piracy's long history. It begins with a dramatic duel between the infamous pirate Blackbeard and Lieutenant Maynard, reflecting the violent encounters that characterized pirate life. The author introduces the concept of piracy as both a perilous occupation and a form of adventure that captivated many across different cultures and eras. Through a blend of historical anecdotes and analysis, Chatterton sets the stage for a journey through time that explores how piracy has evolved, the societal perceptions surrounding it, and the enduring allure of the pirate's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The earliest pirates

The North Sea pirates

Piracy in the early Tudor times

The corsairs of the south

The wasps at work

Galleys and gallantry

Piracy in Elizabethan times

Elizabethan seamen and Turkish pirates

The Stuart navy goes forth against the "pyrats"

The good ship exchange of Bristol

A wonderful achievement

The great Sir Henry Morgan

"Black Beard" Teach

The story of Captain Kidd

The exploits of Captain Avery

A "gentleman" of fortune [Bartholomew Roberts]

Paul Jones, pirate and privateer

A notorious American pirate [Charles Gibbs]

The last of the Algerine corsairs

Pirates of the Persian Gulf

The story of Aaron Smith.

Credits:

Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-03-28