The Pirates Own Book: Or Authentic Narratives Of The Lives, Exploits, And Executions Of The Most Celebrated Sea Robbers (1837) is a historical non-fiction book written by Charles Ellms. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and adventures of some of the most notorious pirates in history. It covers the golden age of piracy from the late 17th century to the early 18th century, and includes stories about famous pirates such as Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, and Anne Bonny.The book is divided into chapters, each one focusing on a different pirate and their exploits. The chapters include information about the pirates' early lives, their motivations for turning to piracy, their methods of attack, and their eventual capture and execution. The book also includes descriptions of pirate ships and their crews, as well as the tactics used by naval forces to combat piracy.The Pirates Own Book is considered to be one of the most comprehensive and accurate accounts of piracy during the golden age of piracy. It is based on primary sources such as court records, newspaper articles, and personal accounts, and provides a fascinating insight into the world of piracy. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, piracy, or maritime adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.