This thrilling account of piracy in the 17th and 18th centuries offers a detailed look at the lives and exploits of some of the most notorious pirates in history. With colorful descriptions of battles at sea, daring prison escapes, and other high-stakes adventures, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in tales of swashbuckling heroism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.