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


William Dalrymple

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