- Hardcover: 766 pages
- Publisher: Littlehampton Book Services Ltd; New edition edition (9 Nov 1972)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0460038834
- ISBN-13: 978-0460038836
- Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 16.4 x 6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,565,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Best known as the author of Robinson Crusoe, Daniel Defoe was also an expert in maritime affairs. He put that expertise, and his literary talents, into this work, one of the major sources of information about piracy in the early 18th century.'
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
So, there are TONS of editions of Defoe/Johnson "History of Pirates". I think this is the most accurate. First of all, ALL biographies are included, and every biography is enriched with all the further details added along the three editions of the original Johnson's book: 1722-3-4. So, just this is definitively an added value.
Then the language. The original language is completely preserved. Even if it is now as easy to read as other editions are, it is definitively the most accurate edition.
This is the book that you have to use if you are using Defoe/Johnson in academic or you need the most authoritative edition among the others.
Highly recommended to all those are working in academy or simply want to be accurate in their writings.
If you are looking for something that it is a pleasure to read, just a stories and not a history book, it is better for you to look over some other simplified editions. If you want to face some 18th century's English, and you want to enjoy the book as it was published, this is definitively your book.
Salvatore Poier, PhD
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Then the language. The original language is completely preserved. Even if it is now as easy to read as other editions are, it is definitively the most accurate edition.
This is the book that you have to use if you are using Defoe/Johnson in academic or you need the most authoritative edition among the others.
Highly recommended to all those are working in academy or simply want to be accurate in their writings.
If you are looking for something that it is a pleasure to read, just a stories and not a history book, it is better for you to look over some other simplified editions. If you want to face some 18th century's English, and you want to enjoy the book as it was published, this is definitively your book.
Salvatore Poier, PhD
[]
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although this book was attributed to Daniel Defoe in 1932, editions published since 1988 have restored the unknown character Captain Charles Johnson as author, in light of a comprehensive refutation of the 1932 case for Defoe's authorship.
This issue is raised briefly by David Cordingly in his introduction to the more recent editions of 'The Murders and Robberies of the most Notorious Pyrates', and in his introduction to 'The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates'...
Of course this should not stop you buying it, and in fact every honest buccaneer really ought to own at least two editions. It is a fearsome and thrilling read from beginning to end, peppered with amusing pirate dialogue and some historically dubious anecdotes, but generally a hearty and fair portrait of the glamorous side of pirate life, especially commendable for its accurate nautical terminology and detailed description of seafaring practices.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this originally for a research project, yet the stories are of such entertainment that it makes a great read at your leisure.
Factually, some of it appears somewhat far fetched yet as there is not much to compare it to, it is the closest thing to fact we have. Moreover, what with great events within other periods of history such as that of the Roman Emperors, I found it believable enough.
So overall I would recommend this book wholeheartedly for all who have an interest in the history of pirates and a must have for educational/research purposes.
Factually, some of it appears somewhat far fetched yet as there is not much to compare it to, it is the closest thing to fact we have. Moreover, what with great events within other periods of history such as that of the Roman Emperors, I found it believable enough.
So overall I would recommend this book wholeheartedly for all who have an interest in the history of pirates and a must have for educational/research purposes.
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The Pyrates difficult language
The book is , a compreensive story of the most famous pyrates lifes , in the 18th century .
The main difficulty , to be able to read it fluently , is the written english used... Read more
The main difficulty , to be able to read it fluently , is the written english used... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Ferreira Pinto
Saved by Captain Johnson?
If you are a fan of Defoe and want to read about pirates in their heyday then this is the book you need. Read more
Published on 3 May 2006 by DH Dixon
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