Project Gutenberg 2021-03-28 Public domain in the USA. 207 Chatterton, E. Keble (Edward Keble) 1878 1944 Chatterton, Edward Keble Daring Deeds of Famous Pirates True stories of the stirring adventures, bravery and resource of pirates, filibusters & buccaneers 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. 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) "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 ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Pirates G Text Category: Adventure Category: History - Other 464947 2025-07-25T14:11:20.659617 text/html 441228 2024-10-18T12:30:29 text/html 941907 2025-07-25T14:11:26.755535 application/epub+zip 939434 2025-07-25T14:11:21.781628 application/epub+zip 279305 2025-07-25T14:11:21.094589 application/epub+zip 1049401 2025-07-25T14:11:30.736498 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1003164 2025-07-25T14:11:26.220574 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 344440 2022-09-29T08:35:00.173276 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 430397 2025-07-25T14:11:20.205611 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 410481 2024-10-18T12:30:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16922 2025-07-25T14:11:30.887563 application/rdf+xml 16981 2025-07-25T14:11:21.199575 image/jpeg 2654 2025-07-25T14:11:21.147560 image/jpeg 867892 2025-07-25T14:11:20.721548 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia