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History Daily: Pirate Tales!

The Bowery Boys: New York City History

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The Rise and Fall of a Notorious Pirate

This chapter explores the tumultuous life of William Kidd, a Scottish sailor turned infamous pirate during the 17th century. It highlights key moments of mutiny, pirate rivalries, and Kidd's transition into a British privateer, culminating in his arrest in Boston.

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