The History of Pirates & Piracy (The Complete Nine-Book Edition)

The History of Pirates & Piracy (The Complete Nine-Book Edition)

by Howard PyleDaniel Defoe Charles Ellms and others
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 13/11/2022

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The History of Pirates & Piracy (The Complete Nine-Book Edition) voyages through the turbulent waters of maritime banditry, bringing together a comprehensive collection that explores the multifaceted world of pirates. Readers are invited to traverse a landscape of daring adventures and complex socio-political dynamics across various regions and eras. This anthology presents an array of literary styles, from gripping narratives to detailed historical accounts, reflecting the diverse nature of piracy itself. Standout pieces capture the raw essence of pirate life and their enduring legacy, highlighting the blend of fact and folklore that has enshrined piracy in global cultural memory. The collective genius behind this anthology is rooted in the diverse backgrounds of its contributors, each bringing a unique perspective to the rich tapestry of piracy. From Howard Pyle's evocative illustrations to Daniel Defoe's incisive character studies and John Esquemeling's eye-witness accounts, the anthology bridges historical periods with literary artistry. These authors, strategically assembled, offer insights aligned with significant cultural and literary movements, ensuring a holistic understanding of how pirate myth and reality have been shaped by time. This collection is an indispensable resource for those eager to immerse themselves in the multifaceted world of piracy. It offers a rare opportunity to explore a wide range of experiences through the eyes of literary and historical figures, enhancing the reader's grasp of both historical motifs and fictional deconstructions. Educators and enthusiasts alike will find immense value in the anthology's depth and breadth, which provides a profound dialogue across the ages, inviting reflection on the enduring allure of pirates. The History of Pirates & Piracy is more than a mere collection; it is a portal into a world where history and myth converge.

ISBN:
8596547389736
8596547389736
Category:
Short stories
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
13-11-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
DigiCat
Howard Pyle

Howard Pyle (1853 - 1911) was an American illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people.

A native of Wilmington, Delaware, he spent the last year of his life in Florence, Italy.

Daniel Defoe

Daniel Defoe was a Londoner, born in 1660 at St Giles, Cripplegate, and son of James Foe, a tallow-chandler. He changed his name to Defoe from c. 1695. He was educated for the Presbyterian Ministry at Morton's Academy for Dissenters at Newington Green, but in 1682 he abandoned this plan and became a hosiery merchant in Cornhill. After serving briefly as a soldier in the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion, he became well established as a merchant and travelled widely in England, as well as on the Continent.

Between 1697 and 1701 he served as a secret agent for William III in England and Scotland, and between 1703 and 1714 for Harley and other ministers. During the latter period he also, single-handed, produced the Review, a pro-government newspaper. A prolific and versatile writer he produced some 500 books on a wide variety of topics, including politics, geography, crime, religion, economics, marriage, psychology and superstition. He delighted in role-playing and disguise, a skill he used to great effect as a secret agent, and in his writing he often adopted a pseudonym or another personality for rhetorical impact.

His first extant political tract (against James II) was published in 1688, and in 1701 appeared his satirical poem The True-Born Englishman, which was a bestseller. Two years later he was arrested for The Shortest-Way with the Dissenters, an ironical satire on High Church extremism, committed to Newgate and pilloried. He turned to fiction relatively late in life and in 1719 published his great imaginative work, Robinson Crusoe. This was followed in 1722 by Moll Flanders and A Journal of the Plague Year, and in 1724 by his last novel, Roxana.

His other works include A Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain, a guide-book in three volumes (1724–6; abridged Penguin edition, 1965), The Complete English Tradesman (1726), Augusta Triumphans, (1728), A Plan of the English Commerce (1728) and The Complete English Gentleman (not published until 1890). He died on 24 April 1731. Defoe had a great influence on the development of the English novel and many consider him to be the first true novelist.

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