A General History of the Pyrates
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Author(s)Captain Charles Johnson
ISBN / ASIN1479322571
ISBN-139781479322572
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Sales Rank117,930
CategoryPirates
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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A General History of the Pyrates by Captain Charles Johnson was published in 1724. As the primary source of biographies of some of the most notorious pirates it influenced popular conceptions of the lifestyles. Missing legs or eyes, burying treasure and the name of the pirates flag the Jolly Roger was introduced in this touchstone of pirate lore as it has been incorporated into popular culture. A General History of the Pyrates has influencing literature and movies to this day.