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Author Strong, Ezra Baldwin, 1805-1846
Title The History of the Lives and Bloody Exploits of the Most Noted Pirates; Their Trials and Executions
Including a Correct Account of the Late Piracies Committed in the West-Indies, and the Expedition of Commodore Porter; also, Those Committed on the Brig Mexican, Who Were Tried and Executed at Boston, in 1835
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Summary "The History of the Lives and Bloody Exploits of the Most Noted Pirates" is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This work focuses on notorious pirates from history, recounting their daring exploits, trials, and executions, including those infamous acts committed in the West Indies and the punishment meted out to criminals of the sea. The opening of the book introduces Captain Misson, detailing his early life, background, and the influences that led him to a life of piracy. As he embarks on his maritime adventures, the narrative outlines his initial experiences sailing and engaging in naval battles, hinting at his charismatic leadership and philosophical musings that evolve into a revolutionary quest for freedom. The groundwork is laid for a tale of mutinies, moral dilemmas, and the establishment of a pirate society that challenges traditional structures of power and governance — setting the stage for the complex world of piracy that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F2155: History of the Americas: Caribbean area. Caribbean sea
Subject Pirates -- Caribbean Area -- History
Subject Trials (Piracy)
Subject Pirates -- Atlantic Coast (U.S.) -- History
Subject Pirates -- Caribbean Area -- Biography
Subject Pirates -- Atlantic Coast (U.S.) -- Biography
Subject Buccaneers -- History
Subject Buccaneers -- Biography
Subject Privateering -- Caribbean Area -- History
Subject Privateering -- Atlantic Coast (U.S.) -- History
Subject Caribbean Area -- History, Naval
Subject Atlantic Coast (U.S.) -- History, Naval
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EBook-No. 54951
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Most Recently Updated Jun 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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