Captain John Avery (1898)
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ISBN10: 1162079207
ISBN13: 9781162079202
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162079202
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Captain John Avery is a biography written by Edwin Jaquett Sellers and published in 1898. The book tells the story of John Avery, a notorious pirate who operated in the late 17th century. Avery was known for his daring raids on ships in the Indian Ocean and his ability to evade capture by the authorities. The book explores Avery's early life, his career as a sailor, and his eventual turn to piracy. It also delves into the political and social climate of the time, including the tensions between European powers and the impact of piracy on trade routes. The book draws on historical records and contemporary accounts to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most infamous pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy. Overall, Captain John Avery is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of piracy and the seafaring world of the 17th century.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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