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Originally published in 1724-and now with an introduction and commentary
by David Cordingly, best-selling author of the pirate classic Under the
Black Flag-this famous account of the most notorious pirates of the day
was an immediate success. Written by the mysterious Captain Johnson, it
appeared in the book world at a time since described as the Golden Age
of Piracy and vividly captures the realities of the savage seafaring
existence-detailing specific events, including trials, of the day's most
feared pirates. Indeed, this book has become the main source for
scholars seeking to learn more about the female pirates Mary Read and
Anne Bonny, and was largely responsible for the posthumous fame of
Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. In the 270 years since its first
publication, it has come to be generally regarded as the classic study
of one of the most popular subjects in maritime history.
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