The Secret History of the Pirate Kingdom

The Secret History of the Pirate Kingdom

by Daniel DefoeCaptain Charles Johnson and Charles Ellms
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 24/02/2023

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The Secret History of the Pirate Kingdom offers a captivating exploration into the enigmatic world of piracy through a rich tapestry of stories and anecdotes drawn from the 17th and 18th centuries. Employing an array of literary styles from narrative fiction to detailed chronicles, this anthology delves into the tumultuous lives and treacherous voyages of pirates. By bringing together diverse works that range from thrilling escapades to historical recollections, the collection presents a vivid montage of adventure, villainy, and high-seas intrigue. Each piece stands independently yet contributes an integral thread to the historical fabric, providing a panoramic view of the pirates' golden age. Contributions from celebrated authors like Daniel Defoe, Charles Ellms, and Captain Charles Johnson underscore the anthology's historical and literary significance. These writers, who were contemporary chroniclers of maritime folklore and piracy, provide a deeper understanding of the era's socio-political context and its legendary figures. Their narratives weave together the harsh realities of pirate life with the mythos surrounding these figures, aligning the anthology with the broader literary movement of adventure fiction and maritime history, offering readers a profound sense of time and place. Engage with The Secret History of the Pirate Kingdom to traverse a dynamic array of perspectives and narratives that evoke the tumultuous spirit of piracy. This anthology stands as an inviting treasure trove for those eager to explore and understand the myriad tales of adventure and rebellion that define pirate lore. It serves not merely as a historical exploration, but also as a catalyst for reflection on the enduring allure of pirates in popular culture. Dive into this compilation for an educational journey passionately committed to preserving the elusive allure and gritty truths of pirate history.

ISBN:
9788028286538
9788028286538
Category:
True crime
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
24-02-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
Sharp Ink
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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