The King of Pirates

by Daniel Defoe (Other)

Overview

This volume presents seven short stories of pirates and robbers, all published originally during the busy years in which Defoe's work as a novelist was done. They were, no doubt, thrown off in haste by a busy writer, and they do not rank with his masterpieces; yet they exhibit the same powers, and they deserve to be known. Contents: Introduction The King of Pirates: Captain Avery The Cartoucheans in France The History of the Remarkable Life of John Sheppard A Narrative of All the Robberies, Escapes, &c., of John Sheppard The Life and Actions of Jonathan Wild The Adventures of Captain John Gow Lives of Six Notorious Street-Robbers

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781410210470
Publisher:	University Press of the Pacific
Publication date:	12/29/2003
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	5.12(w) x 7.92(h) x 1.02(d)

About the Author

After exploring several careers — as a merchant, manufacturer, insurer, and spy — Daniel Defoe found his true calling. Considered one of the founders of the English novel, Daniel Defoe was a prolific writer who published over 500 novels, travel guides, pamphlets, and journals on subjects from economics to the supernatural. His most famous work, the 1719 novel Robinson Crusoe, endeared him to readers worldwide.

Table of Contents

	Foreword	vii
	The King of Pirates	1
	Notes	89
	Biographical note	91

Editorial Reviews

Not one of Defoe's better-known works, this 1719 title was written while he was riding the wave of popularity generated by Robinson Crusoe. In this first-person narrative, buccaneer Captain Avery recounts his life as a pirate and how he came to be named king of Madagascar. Sounds like fun. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

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