Captain William Kidd and Others of the Buccaneers by John S. C. Abbott
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"Captain William Kidd and Others of the Buccaneers" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the lives and exploits of notorious pirates of the Golden Age, particularly focusing on Captain William Kidd and his transformation from a respected merchant to a feared pirate. The narrative combines thrilling adventures with a vivid portrayal of the buccaneer lifestyle, revealing both the allure
and the eventual downfall of these infamous characters. The opening of the book introduces the legendary figure of Captain Kidd, exploring the sensational tales that surround his name and the general fascination with piracy during his time. It highlights how the chaos and violence brought about by Buccaneers, such as Kidd and his notorious contemporaries, contributed to a rich tapestry of stories that blend reality and legend. Abbott sets the stage for a detailed exploration of piracy’s historical context, describing how these rogue sailors emerged in response to the political climate of their era. The author hints at the dramatic twists and challenges that Kidd faced as he navigated the treacherous waters of moral ambiguity, loyalty, and betrayal within the violent world of piracy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot), 1805-1877 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02025020 |
| Title | Captain William Kidd and Others of the Buccaneers |
| Credits | E-text prepared by WebRover, Chris Curnow, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2155: History of the Americas: Caribbean area. Caribbean sea |
| Subject | Pirates |
| Subject | Buccaneers |
| Subject | Kidd, William, -1701 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50550 |
| Release Date | Nov 25, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 603 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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