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The King Of Pirates

The King Of Pirates

Defoe, Daniel

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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 143254487X
ISBN13: 9781432544874
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The King of Pirates is a novel written by Daniel Defoe, the author of the famous adventure story Robinson Crusoe. This book is a fictional account of the life and adventures of a notorious pirate named Captain Avery, who was known as the King of Pirates during the 17th century.The story begins with the young Captain Avery working as a sailor on a merchant ship. After a series of unfortunate events, he becomes a pirate and quickly rises to power, commanding a fleet of ships and becoming one of the most feared pirates in the world. The novel chronicles his various exploits, including his daring raids on Spanish treasure ships and his eventual downfall.Throughout the book, Defoe portrays Avery as a complex and intriguing character, highlighting his intelligence, charisma, and cunning as well as his flaws and weaknesses. The novel also explores the political and social context of the time, as Avery's actions are shaped by the ongoing conflict between England and Spain and the tensions between different factions within the pirate community.Overall, The King of Pirates is a thrilling adventure story that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of piracy during the 17th century. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the history of piracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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