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Following the success of Robinson Crusoe, Defoe composed a further tale of high adventure at sea. The result was this lesser–known work, an inspired and hugely enjoyable “first–hand” account of pirate life.
In response to an alleged letter accusing him of the worst possible deeds, Captain Avery pens a reply seeking to exonerate himself from all such charges. He sees fit to provide a full account of life as captain of a pirate ship. Yet far from being the archetypal, murderous villain, his letters reveal him simply to be a lovable rogue—albeit one with something of a penchant for fine jewels. With a Foreword by Peter Ackroyd.
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Hesperus Press, as suggested by their Latin motto, Et remotissima prope, is dedicated to bringing near what is far—far both in space and time. Works by illustrious authors, often unjustly neglected or simply little known in the English–speaking world, are made accessible through a completely fresh editorial approach or new translations. Through these short classic works, which feature forewords by leading contemporary authors, the modern reader will be introduced to the greatest writers of Europe and America. An elegantly designed series of exceptional books.
The King of Pirates
The King of Pirates (Hesperus Classics),Daniel Defoe,Hesperus Press,184391011X,Action & Adventure,Classics,Fiction,Fiction - General,Sea & Ocean,16th to 18th century fiction,BRITISH AND IRISH FICTION (FICTIONAL WORKS BY ONE AUTHOR),Classic fiction,FICTION_ACTION & ADVENTURE,Fiction / Literary
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