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100 1 _aEllms, Charles
245 1 4 _aThe pirates own book
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, L. Barber, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Pirates Own Book" by Charles Ellms is a historical account written during the early 19th century. This work composes authentic narratives centered around some of the most notorious sea robbers and pirates throughout history, exploring their exploits, lifestyles, and the romanticized notion of piracy that continues to capture public imagination. The opening of the book sets the stage by delving into the fearsome reputation of pirates, describing their brutal exploits and the enticing allure of treasure hunting associated with their lives. It introduces the reader to the superstitious psyche of sailors regarding these figures while detailing the moral complexities surrounding piracy—where degradation meets fleeting moments of revelry amidst the harsh realities of a pirate’s existence. The introduction lists various topics that will be covered, including historical accounts of famous pirates, hinting at vivid tales of adventure and conflict, which will draw the reader into the perilous world of seafaring brigands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPirates
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12216
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