The King of Pirates by Daniel Defoe
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"The King of Pirates" by Daniel Defoe is a historical adventure narrative likely written in the early 18th century. The text recounts the exploits of Captain Avery, a notorious figure in piracy, presenting his own account of events to challenge the "ridiculous and extravagant" stories that have circulated about him. The narrative purports to offer a more authentic portrayal of his escapades, including details about his adventures at sea, encounters with other
pirates, and his life on Madagascar. The opening of the book introduces the purpose of the narrative, which is centered around Captain Avery's attempts to set the record straight regarding sensationalized and false accounts of his life. Avery begins by dismissing the absurd tales that have been published about him, such as marrying the Mughal princess or achieving grand riches, and aims to provide a genuine recounting, starting from his early experiences at sea. He outlines his journey from a logwood cutter to becoming a pirate, detailing his adventures and his ambitions for wealth and success in the harsh and treacherous life of piracy. The initial chapters establish both Avery's character and the perilous, often violent world of the pirates, setting the stage for the epic tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The King of Pirates Being an Account of the Famous Enterprises of Captain Avery, the Mock King of Madagascar |
| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 20.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Picaresque literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Pirates -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37992 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 419 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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