General history of Pyrates

Danien Defoe

Non-Fiction

This book, originally published in 1724, recounts the misadventures of several famous pirates including Blackbeard, Ann Bonnet, and Black Bart. Actually, Blackbeard, despite his fearsome reputation, came across as less bloodthirsty than for example Captain Spriggs or Captain Roche.

My opinion

This book allegedly written by Defoe (most likely not) is used as a primary source for many Pirate histories. There are better written version based on this book as a source material from same topic.

For who?

Those who want to read primary sources.