The King of Pirates

Book • 1719

The book tells the story of Captain Avery, a pirate who cruises the coasts of Africa and India, using Madagascar as a safe haven.

It explores the challenges of leaving a life of piracy and the adventures that follow.

Written in a style that blends fiction with historical elements, it offers a unique perspective on piracy during the early 18th century.

Mentioned by

William Dalrymple

Carter Roy

Mentioned in 1 episodes

Mentioned by

William Dalrymple

as the author of a romanticized version of Henry Avery's life, "The King of the Pirates."

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Mentioned by

Carter Roy

as one of the sources that was extremely helpful to their research on Henry Avery.

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

Mentioned by

Carter Roy

as a work of fiction that might have had a real-life connection between the author and his subject.

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

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