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A general history of the pyrates, from their first rise and settlement in the island of Providence, to the present time. With the remarkable actions and adventures of the two female pyrates Mary Read and Anne Bonny; contain'd in the following chapters, ... Chap.I. Of Capt. Avery. II. Of Capt. Martel. III. Of Capt. Teach. ... The fourth edition. ... By Captain Charles Johnson.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania - Closed Stacks Am 1726 Def J106
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Johnson, Charles, active 1724-1731 31281
- Standardized Title:
- General history of the robberies and murders of the most notorious pyrates
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 2v.,plates ; 8°.
- Place of Publication:
- London : printed for, and sold by T. Woodward, 1726-[28]
- Notes:
- Charles Johnson is believed to be a pseudonym.
- Sometimes attributed to Daniel Defoe (Hutchins, Moore, Novak). Attribution disputed by Furbank and Owens, Defoe de-attributions.
- Vol.II: 'The history of the pyrates, containing the lives of Captain Misson. Captain Bowen. Captain Kidd. .. By Capt. Charles Johnson, .. ', [1728].
- Local Notes:
- HSP in LCP.
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