The King of Pirates: Being an Account of the Famous Enterprises of Captain Avery, the Mock King of Madagascar: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The King of Pirates: Being an Account of the Famous Enterprises of Captain Avery, the Mock King of Madagascar is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Defoe, Daniel (?–1731).
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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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The King of Pirates: Being an Account of the Famous Enterprises of Captain Avery, the Mock King of Madagascar
- Author credits: Defoe, Daniel (?–1731)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Picaresque literature
- Pirates -- Fiction
- Sea stories
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
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