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050 4 _aF1561
100 1 _aExquemelin, A. O.
_q(Alexandre Olivier),
_d1646?-1707?
245 1 4 _aThe Pirates of Panama :
_bor, The Buccaneers of America; a True Account of the Famous Adventures and Daring Deeds of Sir Henry Morgan and Other Notorious Freebooters of the Spanish Main
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated by the editor.
500 _aRelease date is 2008-09-23
508 _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Lybarger and the Booksmiths at http://www.eBookForge.net
520 _a"The Pirates of Panama" by A. O. Exquemelin is a historical account written in the late 17th century. This work recounts the thrilling adventures and daring exploits of notorious pirates, particularly focusing on the famed buccaneer Sir Henry Morgan and other freebooters of the Spanish Main. Through a blend of firsthand observations and exciting narratives, the book provides insight into the world of Caribbean piracy and the tumultuous interactions between pirates and colonial powers. At the start of this narrative, the author introduces himself and his journey as part of the West India Company of France, sailing towards the island of Tortuga in 1666. He describes the challenges faced at sea, such as storms and encounters with English frigates. The opening chapters set a vivid scene of maritime life, detailing customs among sailors and the geography of Tortuga, which would soon become a hub for piracy. The text hints at the hardships the author experienced as he transitions from a servant of the company to a participant in the buccaneering lifestyle, paving the way for more exciting tales of piracy to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPirates
653 _aBuccaneers
653 _aSpanish Main
653 _aWest Indies -- History
700 1 _aWilliams, George Alfred,
_d1875-1932
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26690
999 _c67599
_d67599