The Pirates Own Book: Or Authentic Narratives of the Lives, Exploits, and Executions of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers (1837)

The Pirates Own Book: Or Authentic Narratives Of The Lives, Exploits, And Executions Of The Most Celebrated Sea Robbers is a historical book written by Charles Ellms and published in 1837. The book provides an in-depth look at the lives and actions of some of the most notorious pirates in history, including Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, and Anne Bonny. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different pirate, and includes detailed accounts of their activities, from their early days as sailors to their rise to infamy as pirates. The book also includes descriptions of battles at sea, pirate tactics, and the punishments that awaited those who were captured by authorities. The Pirates Own Book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of piracy during the Golden Age of Piracy in the 17th and 18th centuries, and provides a unique perspective on the lives and actions of some of history's most infamous characters.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.