Daring Deeds of Famous Pirates by E. Keble Chatterton
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"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.)
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| Author | Chatterton, E. Keble (Edward Keble), 1878-1944 |
|---|---|
| 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 www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Pirates |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64954 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-64954-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 618 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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