The International Directory Of Pirates Buccaneers And Other Rogues

Author : Philip Gosse
Publisher : Fireship Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781934757291

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The International Directory of Pirates, Buccaneers, and Other Rogues by Philip Gosse Pdf

Over 700 Biographical Listings. The Definitive Who's Who from the Golden Age of Piracy. They say "dead men tell no tales." That's certainly true, but it doesn't mean that tales can not be told about those men. In 1923 Philip Gosse found himself rummaging through his local library looking for information about pirates and buccaneers. To his amazement, there was little to be found about, as he puts it, "...this group of picturesque, if often unseemly, persons." Certainly there was information about the "stars" of that era like William Kidd, Edward Teach (Blackbeard), and John Avery. There was even a bit about buccaneers like Sir Henry Morgan. But there was little or nothing about the hundreds of lesser-known, but equally important, individuals who populated that era. He resolved to cure that problem, and the result was this book. Here you will find listings for over 700 men and women who took part in the great Golden Age of Piracy. There are no mythical characters. Every person listed actually lived and, near as can be determined, did the things-good and bad-that are imputed to them. If you have even a remote interest in that collection of sea-adventurers we call "Pirates". This book is your indespensible guide.

Author : John Camden Hotten
Publisher : Fireship Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781934757062

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The Dictionary of Nautical, University, Gypsy and Other Vulgar Tongues by John Camden Hotten Pdf

This is not a book about history. It IS history. First published in 1859, it is literally a snapshot of the language used by the 18th and 19th Century common man. With it, you can enter into his world as he or she saw it, felt it and expressed it. No novel, no history book can or will ever give you that perspective. Tell me: . If you knew someplace was a "knocking shop" would you go in? . Would an 18th Century seaman drink a couple of "scotches" or whistle at them? . Is "casting up your accounts" something a business person would do? . Would you resort to "chariot buzzing" to build-up your supply of "chinkers"? . Would you eat a "Sharp's-Alley" chicken? Some of the definitions are tragic and some are outrageously funny. But if you want to genuinely understand their world-if you want to understand the world portrayed in books by Jane Austin, C.S. Forester, Patrick O'Brian or Dudley Pope-you need this book by your side. This work is based on John Camden Hotten's 1860 edition of A Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words.

Author : William Henry Smyth
Publisher : Fireship Press
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781934757413

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The Sailor's Word by William Henry Smyth Pdf

Almost 800 pages . 12,764 Definitions. The Most Complete Reference of Its Kind It's one thing to compile a dictionary of nautical terms from the Age of Sail; but it's quite another when the people doing the compiling actually lived them. That is exactly the situation in The Sailor's Word. William Henry Smyth (1788-1865) was in the Royal Navy for over 25 years, rising from a ship's boy on a West India merchantman to a Royal Navy Admiral. In addition to commanding several Royal Navy ships, he became world famous as a hydrographer (some of his charts were still in use in the 1960's), and as an astronomer (he eventually became president of the Royal Astronomical Society). The last years of his life, however, were spent compiling The Sailor's Word from his vast storehouse of nautical experience; but he died before he could see it published. His family decided to go forth with the publication of his final work. Their selection of an editor couldn't have been better: Sir Edward Belcher (1799-1877). Sir Edward was a Royal Navy officer with even more experience than Smyth. In his 40 years of service he captained numerous ships and generated a well-deserved reputation as a naval surveyor. His final command was of the unsuccessful expedition to find the missing and ill-fated explorer, Sir John Franklin. A cousin of Frederick Marryat, it can be plausibly argued that his novel, Horatio Howard Brenton, was the real model for C.S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower. If you want to understand modern nautical fiction, you have to understand the language they used and the way they actually used it-not the way you think they used it.

Author : Dr. Frank "Mike" Davis
Publisher : RootsQuest Press, LLC
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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DOLOR DAVIS (c1593-1673): Newest Research Results From England & His Relative, NICHOLAS DAVIS (c1620-1672), 2nd Updated Edition by Dr. Frank "Mike" Davis Pdf

Dolor Davis, master carpenter, arrived in Massachusetts from England in 1634 CE. Thousands of his direct descendants currently live in America. The author has spent 25 years researching historical documents in England to shed new light on Dolor's life before he immigrated to New England. The author's research results both corrects and updates all previous books and genealogies previously written about Dolor and his wife, Margery (Willard) Davis, including the first accurately published vital statistics for their four "English-born" children, and their residences within Sussex County, England. Nicholas Davis, international merchant mariner, is the author's 8th-great grandfather who lived near his relative, Dolor Davis, in Barnstable, Massachusetts from 1643 CE to 1670 CE. The bulk of this ebook covers the fascinating lives of Nicholas Davis, his family, and many of his descendants. The reader will discover how "Quaker" Nicholas Davis positively impacted the formation of New England's Colonies through his honest trading relationships, his deep friendship with the native Wampanoag people, and by his philanthropy. Included in this ebook are very interesting stories and first hand accounts of Nicholas Davis' descendants who were abducted by pirates, and who survived perilous seafaring journeys to South America, among other narratives.

Author : E. Hamilton Currey
Publisher : Fireship Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781934757550

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Flag of the Prophet by E. Hamilton Currey Pdf

You know about the fleets of Britain, France, Spain, and America; but did you know that some of the most formidable naval forces in history were not European at all? As the 16th Century opened, the moors had been driven out of Spain and cast onto the barren shores of north Africa. Driven by a combination of greed, desperation, and religious fanaticism, they took to the seas and formed themselves into fleets of pirates. These, however, were not the free-lance murdering marauders of a later age These were well-organized, well-led, well-disciplined, nautical shock troops. For almost 100 years they menaced the Mediterranean at will. When booty was scarce at sea, they simply went ashore and took what they wanted: gold, silver, jewels and, most of all, people as slaves. From 1492 to 1580 they defied Charles V, Philip II, 13 consecutive Popes, and the best soldiers and sailors that Spain, Venice, Genoa, Catalonia and France could throw against them. This then is the story of the era known as The Grand Period of the Muslim Corsairs. More specifically, it is the story of three leaders: Kheyr-ed-Din Barbarossa, Dragut Reis, and Ali Basha. It goes without saying that they were each stained with the blood of a thousand crimes and acts of cruelty. Nevertheless, in each, there was a spark of genius that helped shape the course of history."

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Directories
ISBN : CORNELL:31924107860409

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Directories in Print by Anonim Pdf

Author : Frank Richard Stockton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1438789688

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Buccaneers and Pirates of Our Coasts by Frank Richard Stockton Pdf

Author : PHILIP GOSSE
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9789359952901

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The Pirates' Who's Who by PHILIP GOSSE Pdf

The fascinating and complete photograph "The Pirates' Who's Who" changed into made through the British naturalist and marine biologist Philip Gosse. Even though he had the equal name as his father, who changed into also an exquisite naturalist, this Philip Gosse turned into extra interested by marine records and piracy. The book is going into detail approximately the lives and adventures of famous pirates from history, giving short ancient sketches of those sea criminals. Gosse paints a shiny photograph of the people who terrorized the excessive seas at some stage in the Golden Age of Piracy, from famous pirates like Blackbeard to less famous however simply as thrilling characters. Gosse makes use of ancient information, first-hand bills of cash due, and legends to craft an exciting tale that looks into the pirates' motivations, moves, and deaths. The book isn't handiest a useful account of the past, however it also indicates how creative people have been all through that point by telling stories of bold raids, interesting adventures, and characters that have been bigger than existence. "The Pirates' Who's Who" is proof of Philip Gosse's thorough studies and ability as a storyteller. It offers readers an exciting and educational investigate the lives of the men and women who sailed underneath the black flag and left a long-lasting mark on maritime history.

Author : Ralph D. Paine
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547005179

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The Book of Buried Treasure by Ralph D. Paine Pdf

The Book of Buried Treasure is a historical account of pirates and piracy, containing true stories of some of the most notorious buccaneers, their heists and robberies and the pirate gold that is lost forever. The book is written by American journalist and adventurer Ralph D. Paine who was indicted for piracy with a capital crime, after sailing on a boat that was smuggling munitions._x000D_ Table of Contents:_x000D_ The World-Wide Hunt for Vanished Riches_x000D_ Captain Kidd in Fact and Fiction_x000D_ Captain Kidd, His Treasure_x000D_ Captain Kidd, His Trial, and Death_x000D_ The Wondrous Fortune of William Phips_x000D_ The Bold Sea Rogue, John Quelch_x000D_ The Armada Galleon of Tobermory Bay_x000D_ The Lost Plate Fleet of Vigo_x000D_ The Pirates' Hoard of Trinidad_x000D_ The Lure of Cocos Island_x000D_ The Mystery of the Lutine Frigate_x000D_ The Toilers of the Thetis_x000D_ The Quest of El Dorado_x000D_ The Wizardry of the Divining Rod_x000D_ Sundry Pirates and Their Booty_x000D_ Practical Hints for Treasure Seekers

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Composers
ISBN : UOM:39015048801750

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Film Composers Directory by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1924
Category : Medicine
ISBN : RUTGERS:43008000030041

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British Medical Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Martin Mares
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9783346081018

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The Golden Age of Piracy and the British Contribution to its Development by Martin Mares Pdf

Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation from the year 2015 in the subject History Europe - Other Countries - Modern Times, Absolutism, Industrialization, grade: A, University College London, language: English, abstract: This work analyses the public perception of the role of privateers and their transition to pirates and examines both negative and positive outcomes in various areas like diplomacy, international trade, legal, racial and gender issues. The entire topic is examined through various cases of pirates including Bartholomew Roberts, Sir Henry Morgan, Mary Read or Henry Avery as well as historical records including letters, trials and pamphlets. Further, this essay discusses an interesting development of piracy from state-funded expeditions into utterly illegal activity driven by various reasons. Particularly the transition between legal, semi-legal and illicit separates England and Great Britain (from 1707 onwards) from other colonial powers such as France, Spain or Dutch. Despite the fact that they all issued privateering licenses and, therefore they had to face similar problems connected to privateering, the outburst of piracy in the case of England was so dangerous that England (Great Britain) during the late 17th and early 18th century was called a "nation of pirates". Hence, this work analyses both legal and practical actions against pirates in British colonies and their effectiveness after 1715. The last part of this essay is dedicated to piracy regarding an alternative way of life for disadvantaged social groups in the 17th and 18th century and contemporary negative or positive portrayal of piracy.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Authors, American
ISBN : UCSD:31822037943255

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The Writers Directory by Anonim Pdf

Author : C.L.R. James
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780593687338

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The Black Jacobins by C.L.R. James Pdf

A powerful and impassioned historical account of the largest successful revolt by enslaved people in history: the Haitian Revolution of 1791–1803 “One of the seminal texts about the history of slavery and abolition.... Provocative and empowering.” —The New York Times Book Review The Black Jacobins, by Trinidadian historian C. L. R. James, was the first major analysis of the uprising that began in the wake of the storming of the Bastille in France and became the model for liberation movements from Africa to Cuba. It is the story of the French colony of San Domingo, a place where the brutality of plantation owners toward enslaved people was horrifyingly severe. And it is the story of a charismatic and barely literate enslaved person named Toussaint L’Ouverture, who successfully led the Black people of San Domingo against successive invasions by overwhelming French, Spanish, and English forces—and in the process helped form the first independent post-colonial nation in the Caribbean. With a new introduction (2023) by Professor David Scott.

Author : Gabriella Coleman
Publisher : Verso Books
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781781689837

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Hacker, Hoaxer, Whistleblower, Spy by Gabriella Coleman Pdf

The ultimate book on the worldwide movement of hackers, pranksters, and activists collectively known as Anonymous—by the writer the Huffington Post says “knows all of Anonymous’ deepest, darkest secrets” “A work of anthropology that sometimes echoes a John le Carré novel.” —Wired Half a dozen years ago, anthropologist Gabriella Coleman set out to study the rise of this global phenomenon just as some of its members were turning to political protest and dangerous disruption (before Anonymous shot to fame as a key player in the battles over WikiLeaks, the Arab Spring, and Occupy Wall Street). She ended up becoming so closely connected to Anonymous that the tricky story of her inside–outside status as Anon confidante, interpreter, and erstwhile mouthpiece forms one of the themes of this witty and entirely engrossing book. The narrative brims with details unearthed from within a notoriously mysterious subculture, whose semi-legendary tricksters—such as Topiary, tflow, Anachaos, and Sabu—emerge as complex, diverse, politically and culturally sophisticated people. Propelled by years of chats and encounters with a multitude of hackers, including imprisoned activist Jeremy Hammond and the double agent who helped put him away, Hector Monsegur, Hacker, Hoaxer, Whistleblower, Spy is filled with insights into the meaning of digital activism and little understood facets of culture in the Internet age, including the history of “trolling,” the ethics and metaphysics of hacking, and the origins and manifold meanings of “the lulz.”