Was the “Pirate King” also the King’s Spy?
Conspiracy Theories
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Pirate or Spy: The Avery-Defoe Connection
This chapter examines the potential transformation of the notorious pirate Henry Avery into a spy, linking him to the influential writer Daniel Defoe. It navigates the complexities of espionage in British history, the skepticism surrounding the spy theory, and the folklore that has emerged surrounding Avery's enigmatic life.
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