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Mentioned in 6 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.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

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

William Dalrymple

when discussing Libertalia, a supposed pirate utopia in Madagascar.

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197. The Pirate Hunter

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 by Lindsey Graham as influencing fictional accounts of William Kidd's escapades.

History Daily: Pirate Tales!

Mentioned as containing a similar, if slightly different, story about Henry Avery.

Episode 237 - The King of Madagascar

Mentioned by

Dan Snow

as an exaggerated biography of famous pirates from this time.

Pirates: The Pirate Hunts

Erwähnt von

Frank Halbach

als Bestseller, der unser Bild von Piraten bis heute prägt.

"Pirate Queens". Frauen unter der Totenkopf-Flagge

Mentioned by

Carter Roy

as part of a collection of ballads and books that were published about Henry Avery, after the heist on the Indian Ocean, and provided contradictory or fictionalized versions of his biography.

Was the “Pirate King” also the King’s Spy?

Erwähnt als Autor des Buches "A General History of the Pirates", das Fakten mit Fiktion vermischt.

Die echten Piraten der Karibik

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