The King of Pirates |
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Author:
| Defoe, Daniel |
Foreword by:
| Ackroyd, Peter |
Series title: | Hesperus Classics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-84391-011-4 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2002 |
Publisher: | Hesperus Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $13.95 |
Book Description:
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Following the success of
Robinson Crusoe, Daniel Defoe composed a further tale of high adventure at sea. The result was this lesser-known work, an inspired and hugely enjoyable "first-hand" account of pirate life. In response to an alleged letter accusing him of the worst possible deeds, Captain Avery pens a reply seeking to exonerate himself from all such charges. He sees fit to provide a full account of life as captain of a pirate ship. Yet far from being the...
More Description Following the success of Robinson Crusoe, Daniel Defoe composed a further tale of high adventure at sea. The result was this lesser-known work, an inspired and hugely enjoyable "first-hand" account of pirate life. In response to an alleged letter accusing him of the worst possible deeds, Captain Avery pens a reply seeking to exonerate himself from all such charges. He sees fit to provide a full account of life as captain of a pirate ship. Yet far from being the archetypal, murderous villain, his letters reveal him simply to be a lovable rogue--albeit one with something of a penchant for fine jewels.