A General History of the Pyrates
Book Details
Author(s)
Captain Charles Johnson
ISBN / ASIN
1479322571
ISBN-13
9781479322572
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Sales Rank
#117,930
Category
Pirates
Marketplace
United States 🇺🇸
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Description
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.
