History of the Buccaneers of America by James Burney
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"History of the Buccaneers of America" by James Burney is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book explores the exploits of Buccaneers, or privateers, primarily from Great Britain and France, who engaged in piracy and plunder against Spanish settlements in the Caribbean and the Americas. It aims to provide a factual narration of their actions, correcting the exaggerations and glorifications of past accounts. At the start of the
narrative, Burney outlines the socio-political circumstances that led to the rise of the Buccaneers, including the claims of European nations over newly discovered lands and the native populations' subjugation by the Spanish. He addresses the misconceptions surrounding Buccaneers, emphasizing their role as antagonists against Spanish colonialism rather than mere pirates. By highlighting the narratives of these adventurers, Burney sets the stage for a deeper examination of the historical context and the motivations behind their endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Burney, James, 1750-1821 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02015925 |
| Title | History of the Buccaneers of America |
| Credits |
Produced by Julia Miller, Henry Gardiner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2155: History of the Americas: Caribbean area. Caribbean sea |
| Subject | Buccaneers |
| Subject | Pirates -- Caribbean Area -- History |
| Subject | French -- Caribbean Area -- History |
| Subject | British -- Caribbean Area -- History |
| Subject | Caribbean Area -- History -- To 1810 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37116 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37116-0 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 806 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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