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The Life and Adventures of Captain John Avery

Rais'd from a Cabbin-Boy, to a King
Book • 2025
This book, published in 1709, details the life and adventures of Captain John Avery, who rose from humble beginnings as a cabin boy to become a pirate king.

Avery's exploits include his rise to piracy, his leadership of the ship Fancy, and his infamous raids in the Indian Ocean.

The book provides insight into the life of one of Britain's most notorious pirates.

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