Pirates: A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates

Pirates: A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates

by Charles Johnson (Author), David Cordingly (Editor), David Cordingly (Author), Charles Johnson (Author)

Synopsis

Captain Charles Johnson's General History of Pirates was one of the best-selling books of 1724, when it was first published. It provides a sweeping account of what has come to be called the Golden Age of Piracy. It went through four editions in two years, and without doubt owed a substantial part of its success to a dramatic writing style that vividly captures the realities of pirates' savage existence. The book contains documentary evidence of events during the lives of its subjects. In the 270 years since its original publication, Johnson's work has come to be regarded as the classic study of one of the most popular subjects in maritime history.

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Format: Facsimile
Pages: 384
Edition: Facsimile
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: 07 Sep 2017

ISBN 10: 1472830482
ISBN 13: 9781472830487
Book Overview: A facsimile edition of a classic source for the history of piracy, as used by Robert Louis Stevenson in the writing of Treasure Island.

Author Bio
Charles Johnson's real identity is unknown, but his writing shows a knowledge of the sailor's speech and life, which suggests that he could have been an sea captain. He may also have been a professional writer well versed in the ways of the sea; some have suggested that he might have been the author Daniel Defoe.