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A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates

A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates

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Pages
370
Published
1932
Language
English

Synopsis

Step back in time to the golden age of piracy with this classic historical account. Originally published in 1725, this book chronicles the lives and exploits of the most infamous pirates to ever sail the seas. Discover the true stories behind the legends, from their daring robberies to their brutal ends.

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Captain Charles Johnson

Captain Charles Johnson is the British author of the 1724 book "A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates", though his identity remains a mystery. No record of a captain by this name exists. Some scholars have suggested that "Charles Johnson" was actually [Daniel Defoe][1] writing under a pen name, but this is disputed.