Autor obecných dějin loupeží a vražd nejznámějších pirátů z roku 1724 zůstává neidentifikován. Tato práce, ačkoliv často připisovaná Danielu Defoeovi, se vyznačuje poutavým vyprávěním o životě a činech pirátů. Její trvalý vliv je patrný v četných vydáních a překladech po celém světě, což svědčí o přetrvávajícím zájmu o pirátskou éru a její ikonické postavy.
Originally published in folio size complete with fine engravings, this new collection of Captain Charles Johnson's tales of rogues includes the very best of the bunch, along with decorative plates from the British Library collections.
Captain Charles Johnson's colourful accounts of the most roguish and infamous highwaymen in history comes to life in this new publication featuring the original 1734 engravings alongside additional complementary material from the Library's collections.
This new edition of the most influential book about pirates ever written presents twenty action-packed biographies of the likes of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd along with the celebrated female pirates Mary Reed and Anne Bonny. A classic from 1724 brought back to life with extra material from the Library collections.
The book "" A General History of the Pyrates: from their first rise and settlement in the island of Providence, to the present time, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.
This book uncovers the true stories behind legendary pirates that inspired countless novels and films, including "Black Sails" and "Pirates of the Caribbean." It details the lives and crews of infamous figures like Blackbeard, Captain Avery, and Anne Bonny, while exploring the history of piracy and maritime law.
"Treasure Island (And the True Story Behind the Novel)" is an anthology that pairs Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure with historical accounts and analyses from authors like Daniel Defoe and Captain Charles Johnson. It explores the blend of fiction and real pirate histories, offering insights into 18th-century maritime lore and the literary movements of the time.