The King of Pirates by Daniel Defoe
The King of Pirates, written by Daniel Defoe, is a novel that tells the story of Captain Kidd, a Scottish sailor who becomes one of the most notorious pirates in history. The book follows Kidd's adventures and misadventures on the high seas, as he encounters various characters and faces challenges and obstacles along the way. Through his experiences, Kidd grapples with themes of morality, loyalty, and power, ultimately leading to a tragic end.
By Daniel Defoe · First published 1724 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Sea Stories · 39,431 words
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YOU may be sure I receiv'd with Resentment enough the Account, that a most ridiculous Book, entitled, _My Life and Adventures_, had been publish'd in _England_, being fully assur'd nothing of Truth could be contain'd in such a Work; and tho' it may be true, that my extravagant Story may be the proper Foundation of a Romance, yet as no Man has a Title to publish it better than I have to expose and contradict it, I send you this by one of my particular Friends, who having an Opportunity of returning into _England_, has promis'd to convey it faithfully to you; by which, at least, two Things shall be made good to the World; first, that they shall be satisfy'd in the scandalous and unjust Manner in which others have already treated me, and it shall give, in the mean Time, a larger Account of what may at present be fit to be made publick, of my unhappy tho' successful Adventures.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Daniel Defoe
- Date: 1724 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Sea Stories, Classics
- Length: 39,431 words
- Structure: 1 section, 235 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Adventure — The book tells the story of a pirate and his adventures on the high seas.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a time period that is historically significant and contains fictional characters and events in this historical setting.
- Sea Stories — The majority of the book's events occur at sea, involving ships and nautical adventures.
- Classics — The book, written in the early 18th century, is considered a classic piece of literature.
Tags
pirates · adventure · treasure · nautical · historical fiction · sea battles · exploration · rebellion · maritime · sailing · outlaws · colonialism
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- Second Thoughts are Best: Or a Further Improvement of a Late Scheme to Prevent (1729)
- Robinson Crusoe (1719)
- The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1719)
- The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1719)
- Tour Through the Eastern Counties of England, 1722 (1722)
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