Pirate tales from the law by Arthur M. Harris
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"Pirate Tales from the Law" by Arthur M. Harris is a collection of historical accounts written in the early 20th century. It presents a fascinating overview of notorious pirates from the 18th century, focusing on the legal proceedings that ensued after their captures. The narrative dives into the lives of infamous figures like Captain Kidd, exposing the gritty reality of piracy stripped of myth, while detailing their adventures and eventual fates as
brought to justice. The opening of the text introduces Captain William Kidd, who began his journey as a legitimate trader before being commissioned by the crown to combat piracy. As he sets sail, the conditions aboard his ship and the sea adventures that lie ahead are established, hinting at his eventual moral decline and the choices that lead him toward a piratical life. With vivid descriptions and historical context, Harris establishes a tone that captures both the allure and the brutal reality of life on the high seas, setting the stage for Kidd's transformation from lawful captain to an infamous pirate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harris, Arthur M. (Arthur Merton), 1883-1945 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Avison, George, 1885-1970 |
| LoC No. | 23012008 |
| Title | Pirate tales from the law |
| Original Publication | Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1922, copyright 1923. |
| Contents | Salt water money: Captain Kidd -- Black flag from Boston: John Quelch -- Sea horror: "Blackbeard" -- Back pay: Henry Avery -- Groan o' the gallows: Tom Green -- "Who fires first?" John Gow. |
| Credits | Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Pirates |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75256 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75256-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 755 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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