From their first rise and settlement in the island of providence, to the present time. A general history of the robberies and murders of the most notorious pyrates. It is for this reason we have subjoined to the work, a short abstract of the laws now in force against pyrates, and made choice of some. This download is exclusively for school history members. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A general history of the robberies and murders of the most notorious pirates. Despite varying titles, these are essentially the same book. The earliest documented instances of piracy were in the 14th century bc.
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