02450cam a22003373u 4500 50550 UtSlPG 20260610134148.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02025020 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F2155 Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot), 1805-1877 Captain William Kidd and Others of the Buccaneers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-11-25 E-text prepared by WebRover, Chris Curnow, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "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.) Original publication data not identified Pirates Buccaneers Kidd, William, -1701 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50550 91388 91388