Charles Johnson

Pirates (eBook, ePUB)

A Swashbuckling Adventure Beyond the Horizon: Ethics, Camaraderie, and Brutality on the High Seas

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In the classic novel 'Pirates' by Charles Johnson, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the high seas filled with action, adventure, and moral dilemmas. Johnson's vivid descriptions and detailed storytelling immerse the reader in the world of pirate life, giving insight into the code of ethics, camaraderie, and brutality that defined this infamous era. Written in the early 18th century, 'Pirates' stands as a significant example of the pirate genre in literature, influencing later works by authors such as Robert Louis Stevenson and J.M. Barrie. The novel's portrayal of piracy as a complex and multifaceted phenomenon challenges traditional perceptions of these historical figures, making it a must-read for fans of maritime fiction and historical literature. A true literary gem, 'Pirates' showcases Johnson's prowess as a storyteller and his ability to captivate readers with his engaging narrative and unforgettable characters.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 824
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664626714
• Artikelnr.: 58561903

Autorenporträt

Charles Johnson's real identity is unknown, but his writing shows a knowledge of the sailor's speech and life, which suggests that he could have been a sea captain. He may also have been a professional writer well versed in the ways of the sea; some have suggested that he might have been the author Daniel Defoe.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction Captain Johnson's Introduction The life of Captain Avery The
life of Captain Martel The life of Captain Teach The life of Major Bonnet
The life of Captain England The life of Captain Vane The life of Captain
Rackham The life of Mary Read The life of Anne Bonny The life of Captain
Davis The life of Captain Roberts The life of Captain Anstis The life of
Captain Worley The life of Captain Lowther The life of Captain Low The life
of Captain Evans The life of Captain Phillips The life of Captain Spriggs
The life of Captain Gow The life of Captain Kidd An account of the piracies
and murders committed by Philip Roche, etc. An abstract of the civil law
and statute law now in force in relation to piracy Notes Glossary
Bibliography