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100	1		_aDalton, Cornelius Neale, _d1842-1920
245	1	4	_aThe Real Captain Kidd: A Vindication
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-03-27
508			_aProduced by Chris Curnow, Jo Harry and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Real Captain Kidd: A Vindication" by Sir Cornelius Neale Dalton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to explore the life and legacy of Captain William Kidd, addressing the misconceptions about his character and actions regarding piracy. It reveals Kidd as an unfortunate figure, caught in a perilous web of political intrigue and betrayal rather than as the notorious pirate he is often portrayed to be. The beginning of the work introduces the reader to Captain Kidd, presenting him as a well-meaning sailor whose good reputation was overshadowed by a series of unfortunate choices and manipulations from powerful figures. Dalton outlines Kidd's background and his wrongful association with piracy, emphasizing that he was coerced by those higher in rank to embark on a mission that ultimately led to his downfall. The narrative explains the historical context of Kidd's adventures, detailing his commissions and the political machinations that ensnared him. This opening sets the stage for a thorough reconsideration of Kidd's legacy, suggesting that he was a victim of circumstance rather than a premeditated villain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPirates -- Biography
653			_aKidd, William, -1701
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54444
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