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Mentioned in 5 episodes
A general history of the pyrates
Book • 2024
Published in 1724, this book contains biographies of contemporary pirates and has been highly influential in shaping the modern conception of pirates.
It includes stories of famous pirates such as Blackbeard, Calico Jack, and Anne Bonny, and is known for its vivid and sometimes embellished accounts.
The book was a commercial success, with multiple editions published between 1724 and 1726.
It draws from interviews with living pirates, public and legal records, and offers historical context and social analysis of the pirate world.
It includes stories of famous pirates such as Blackbeard, Calico Jack, and Anne Bonny, and is known for its vivid and sometimes embellished accounts.
The book was a commercial success, with multiple editions published between 1724 and 1726.
It draws from interviews with living pirates, public and legal records, and offers historical context and social analysis of the pirate world.
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David Wilson as the author of "The General History of the Pirates", a book that details the lives of various pirates, including Blackbeard.
David Wilson as the author of "The General History of the Pirates", a book that details the lives of various pirates, including Blackbeard.
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195. Blackbeard & the Pirates of the Caribbean
Mentioned by Sophie Nibbs as a very influential book in shaping the modern understanding of pirates.
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Pirates: Myths vs Reality
Mentioned by Anita Anand as the author of "General History of the Pirates", a source for Stevenson's work.
202. Long John Silver: The Truth Behind Treasure Island
Mentioned as containing a similar, if slightly different, story about Henry Avery.
Episode 237 - The King of Madagascar
Erwähnt als Autor des Buches "A General History of the Pirates", das Fakten mit Fiktion vermischt.
Die echten Piraten der Karibik
