A general history of the robberies & murders of the most notorious pirates
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New York : Lyons Press, ©1998.
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xiv, 370 pages : illustrations, map ; 26 cm
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Published
New York : Lyons Press, ©1998.
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English

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General Note
"The text in this book is taken from the 1925 edition of Captain Johnson's History. This was the third edition of the book and was an updated version of the original 1724 edition with three more pirate biographies added to the original thirteen. After much discussion it has been decided to add the biography of Captain Kidd which appeared in the two-volume 1726 edition."--Page xiv.
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Reprint. 3rd ed. originally published: Kensington : Printed & sold by Philip Saintsbury at the Cayme Press, 1925.
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Includes bibliographical references (page 370.).
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Chronicles the lives and exploits of the most notorious pirates in history, including Long John Silver, Captain Hook, Captain Avery, and Captain Rackham.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Defoe, D. (1998). A general history of the robberies & murders of the most notorious pirates . Lyons Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731. 1998. A General History of the Robberies & Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates. Lyons Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731. A General History of the Robberies & Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates Lyons Press, 1998.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Defoe, Daniel. A General History of the Robberies & Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates Lyons Press, 1998.

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