Captain Kidd: The Hunt for the Truth

by Craig Cabell, Graham A. Thomas, Allan Richards

Overview

The execution of Captain William Kidd on 23 May 1701 is one of the most controversial and revealing episodes in the long history of piracy. The legend that has grown up around Kidds final voyage, his concealed treasure and the dubious conduct of his trial, has made him into one of the most intriguing and misunderstood figures from the golden age of piracy. For either Kidd was a legal privateer or he was a wicked pirate indeed he has been described as one of the most feared pirates to sail the high seas. But his story is complex and ambiguous. This timely new account of Kidds life and seafaring career reassesses the man and his legend it makes compelling reading.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783032860
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Books Limited
Publication date:	02/23/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	571,855
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Craig Cabell is a journalist and author. His works include, in addition to Frederick Forsyth - A Matter of Protocol, The Kray Brothers, Dennis Wheatley - Churchill's Storyteller and VE Day - A Day to Remember (published by Pen and Sword Books).

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Introduction 1

1 Early Years 3

2 In New York 15

3 An Idea Blossoms 22

4 A New Ship 36

5 Hunting Pirates 44

6 Bad Luck and Trouble 50

7 India 61

8 Mutiny in Africa 77

9 The Most Infamous Pirate Ever 85

10 Arrested 99

11 At the Old Bailey 100

12 The Devil's Jig 120

13 Kidd's Legacy 123

Annexe A Crew Members Who Served with Kidd 125

Annexe B Legend 127

Annexe C Timelines of Kidd's Maritime Career 129

Annexe D Articles of Agreement 132

Annexe E Letters Concerning Kidd 135

Annexe F Pirates and Privateers - Kidd Compared 137

Further Reading 149

Notes 150

Index 163