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General History of the Pyrates (version 2)

General History of the Pyrates (version 2)

Written by: Captain Charles Johnson
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A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates is a 1724 book published in Britain containing biographies of contemporary pirates, which was influential in shaping popular conceptions of pirates. Its author uses the name Captain Charles Johnson, generally considered a pen name for one of London's writer-publishers. The prime source for the biographies of many well-known pirates, the book gives an almost mythical status to the more colourful characters, and it is likely that the author used considerable license in his accounts of pirate conversations. - Summary from WikipediaCopyright Drama Genre Art Social Sciences World
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  • General History of the Pyrates version 2 - Captain Charles Johnson - Part 2

    General History of the Pyrates version 2 - Captain Charles Johnson - Part 2
    May 20 2026
    A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates is a 1724 book published in Britain containing biographies of contemporary pirates, which was influential in shaping popular conceptions of pirates. Its author uses the name Captain Charles Johnson, generally considered a pen name for one of London's writer-publishers. The prime source for the biographies of many well-known pirates, the book gives an almost mythical status to the more colourful characters, and it is likely that the author used considerable license in his accounts of pirate conversations. - Summary from Wikipedia
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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • General History of the Pyrates version 2 - Captain Charles Johnson - Part 1

    General History of the Pyrates version 2 - Captain Charles Johnson - Part 1
    May 19 2026
    A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates is a 1724 book published in Britain containing biographies of contemporary pirates, which was influential in shaping popular conceptions of pirates. Its author uses the name Captain Charles Johnson, generally considered a pen name for one of London's writer-publishers. The prime source for the biographies of many well-known pirates, the book gives an almost mythical status to the more colourful characters, and it is likely that the author used considerable license in his accounts of pirate conversations. - Summary from Wikipedia
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    9 hrs and 34 mins
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