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A general history of the pyrates: from their first rise and settlement in the island of Providence, to the present time
by Johnson, Charles, active 1724-1731, Defoe, Daniel
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- en
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Creators: active 1724-1731 Charles Johnson and Daniel Defoe (1661?-1731) [Dubious author] "A general history of the pyrates: from their first rise and settlement in the…" by Captain Charles Johnson is a book published in 1724 containing biographies of contemporary pirates. This influential work shaped popular conceptions of piracy, introducing features like buried treasure, the Jolly Roger flag, and mythical portrayals of figures like Blackbeard. Though not a historical primary source, it inspired writers like Robert Louis Stevenson and J.M. Barrie. The true author's identity remains unknown, with theories suggesting Daniel Defoe or publisher Nathaniel Mist. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 3631