The Dow, George Francis 1868-1936 creator Edmonds, John Henry 1873-1929 Pentecost, Ernest H. (Ernest Harvey) 1868-1943 text utu 2025 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Pirates of the New England Coast, 1630-1730" by George Francis Dow and John Henry Edmonds is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the lore of piracy along the New England coast during a transformative period in American maritime history. It examines the infamous pirates of the region and their impact on early American society, bringing to life the complex interrelationship between piracy, commerce, and law in the colonies. The opening of this historical account sets the stage by discussing the rich tapestry of anecdotal tales surrounding pirates that have been woven into New England’s cultural fabric. It highlights the intertwining of legend and reality, noting how many well-known pirate stories may have emerged from the activities of smugglers and the challenges posed by the British Navigation Acts. The authors emphasize their commitment to providing a factual narrative grounded in original documents and verified accounts, while also acknowledging the intricate fabric of pirate adventures that has captivated imaginations through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2025-02-03 Steve Mattern, Terry Jeffress and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Originally published: Salem, Mass.: Marine Research Society, 1923 New England -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 Pirates -- New England -- History F001 Salem, Mass.: Marine Research Society, 1923 23013269 https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015032860093 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75282 https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015032860093 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75282 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134737.0 75282