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Title:
Daring Deeds of Famous Pirates
True stories of the stirring adventures, bravery and resource of pirates, filibusters & buccaneers
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)
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Chatterton, E. Keble (Edward Keble), 1878-1944
EBook No.: 64954
Published: Mar 28, 2021
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Pirates
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Daring Deeds of Famous Pirates
True stories of the stirring adventures, bravery and resource of pirates, filibusters & buccaneers
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)
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Chatterton, E. Keble (Edward Keble), 1878-1944
EBook No.: 64954
Published: Mar 28, 2021
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Pirates
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.