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Songs, duets, trios, chorusses, &c. in The pirates. An opera. In three acts, now performing at the King's Theatre, Haymarket.
Cobb, James, 1756-1818.Date: 1792- Books
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The life of Charlotta Du Pont, an English lady; taken from her own memoirs. Giving an account how she was trepan'd by her stepmother to Virginia, how the Ship was taken by some Madagasear Pirates, and retaken by a Spanish Man of War. Of her Marriage in the Spanish West-Indies, and Adventures whilst she resided there, with her return to England. And the History of several Gentlemen and Ladys whom she met withal in her Travels; some of whom had been Slaves in Barbary, and others cast on Shore by Shipwreck on the barbarous Coasts up the great River Oroonoko: with their Escape thence, and safe Return to France and Spain. A History that contains the greatest Variety of Events that ever was publish'd. By Mrs. Aubin.
Aubin, Penelope, approximately 1679-approximately 1738.Date: M.DCC.XXIII. [1723]- Books
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Heroic virtue: or, the noble sufferers. Exemplified in the illustrious lives, and surprizing adventures of several noblemen and ladies. (viz.) Don Lopez and Tereza ; the Count de Hautville and Emilia. &c. &c. Who were Shipwreck'd on a desolate Island on the Coast of China; the astonishing Discoveries they made there, and their wonderful Escape from thence. An Account of their being taken Captives at Sea by the Algerine Pirates, who carried them into Slavery, where they met with several Persons of Quality in the same unhappy Condition. The various Trials and Sufferings they underwent, and uncommon Accidents that befel them. Their happy Deliverance at last, and fortunate arrival in the Year 1718, in their several Native Countries of France, Spain, and Venice. By the author of ****[.]
Author of ****.Date: M,DCC,XL,IX. [1749]- Books
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The life, strange voyages, and uncommon adventures of Ambrose Gwinett. Formerly known to the public as the lame beggar: who, for a long Time swept the Way at the Mew's-Gate, Charing-Cross. Containing An Account of his being convicted and hanged in Chains, at Deal, in Kent, for the supposed Murder of Mr. Collins: his surprizing Recovery after being executed: his Voyage to the West-Indies, his being taken by the Spaniards, where he meets the identioal Collins whom he was supposed to have murdered: the Accident that threw Mr. Gwinett into the Hands of Pirates: his extraordinary Adventures with them, and being betaken by the Spaniards, and by them condemned to the Gallies: his being taken and made a Slave of by the Algerines, and after suffering many Hardships, his Return to England.
Bickerstaff, Isaac, 1735-1812.Date: [1771?]- Books
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A general and true history of the lives and actions of the most famous highwaymen, murderers, street-robbers, &c. To which is added, a genuine account of the voyages and plunders of the most noted pirates. Interspersed with several remarkable tryals of the most notorious malefactors, at the Sessions-House in the Old Baily, London. Adorn'd with the effigies, and other material transactions of the most remarkable offenders, engraved on copper-plates. By Capt. Charles Johnson.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: MDCCXLII. [1742]- Books
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The life, Strange Voyages, and uncommon adventures of Ambrose Gwinett, formerly known to the public by the lame beggar: Who, for a long Time, swept the Way at the Mews-Gate, Charing-Cross. Containing, An Account of his being convicted and hanged in Chains, at Deal in Kent, for the supposed Murder of Mr Collins; his surprizing Recovery after being executed; his Voyages to the West-Indies; his being taken by the Spaniards, where he meets the identical Collins, whom he was supposed to have murdered; the Accident that threw Mr Gwinett into the Hands of Pirates; his extraordinary Adventures with them, and being re-taken by the Spaniards, and by them condemned to the Gallies; his being taken and made a Slave of by the Algerines, and after suffering many Hardships, his return to England.
Bickerstaff, Isaac, 1735-1812.Date: [1775?]- Books
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The life, strange voyages, and uncommon adventures of Ambrose Gwinett, formerly known to the public as the lame beggar, who for a long Time swept the Way at the Mews Gate, Charing Cross, Containing An Account of his being convicted and hanged in Chains, at Deal, in Kent, for the supposed Murder of Mr. Collins, and his surprising Recovery after being executed. His Voyage to the West Indies-His being taken by the Spaniards, where he meets the identical Collins whom he was supposed to have murdered-the Accident that threw Mr. Gwinett into the Hands of Pirates-His extraordinary Adventures with them, and being re-taken by the Spaniards, and by them condemned to the Gallies-His being taken and made a Slave of by the Algerines, and, after suffering many Hardships, his Return to England.
Bickerstaff, Isaac, 1735-1812.Date: [1790?]- Books
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Heroick virtue: or, the noble sufferers. Exemplified in the illustrious lives, and surprizing adventures of several noblemen and ladies. (viz.) Don Lopez and Teresa ; the Count de Hautville and Emilia. &c. &c. Who were Shipwreck'd on a desolate Island, on the Coast of China; the astonishing Discoveries they made there, and their wonderful Escape from thence. An Account of their being taken Captives at Sea by the Algerine Pirates, who carri'd them into Slavery, where they met with several Persons of Quality in the same unhappy Condition The various Trials and Sufferings they underwent, and uncommon Accidents that befel them. Their happy Deliverance at last, and fortunate arrival in the Year 1751. in their several Native Countries of France, Spain, and Venice. To which is added, the history of Bernard Lomellin, merchant of Genoa.
Date: [1759]- Books
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An Account of the pirates, with divers of their speeches, letters, &c. and a poem, made by one of them: who were executed at Newport, on Rhode-Island, July 19th, 1723.
Date: Re-printed in the year 1769- Books
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It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. A sermon preached to some miserable pirates July 10. 1726. On the Lord's Day, before their execution. By Benjamin Colman, Pastor of a church in Boston. To which is added some account of said pirates. [Three lines from Deuteronomy]
Colman, Benjamin, 1673-1747.Date: 1726- Pictures
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A boy and his cat are on a pirate ship. Coloured lithograph.
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A pirate's crossbones with eyes and teeth. Drawing by M. Birch, 1973.
Birch, Martin, active approximately 1968-1973.Date: Jan. 73 [January 1973]Reference: 2848340iPart of: Adamson Collection- Books
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The voyages, shipwreck, travels, distresses, strange adventures, and miraculous preservation, of William Bingfield, Esq. who, with two others, was cast away on a desolated island, where they discovered the surprising ferocity and tractable disposition of that amazing Animal called The Dog Bird. Likewise an account of his dispersing an immense multitude of African Cannibals, Who were feasting on the miserable wretches they had taken Captives, one of whom our Author releases. He then reinstates an Indian King, who generously rewards him for his valour; but at the death of this Monarch is again reduced to great Hardships-Fights for Abluffcar, gains the victory, and is once more richly Rewarded-Makes his escape, engages his passage, and is taken by Pirates-Over-Powers them in a storm, and retakes the Ship-Want provision-cast lots who shall die-eat human Flesh-Are released; and, after many perilous dangers and eminent exploits, arrive safe in England.
Date: 1799- Pictures
An executioner raises his sword as he prepares to sever the head of one of two ring leaders of a band of pirates who attacked the houseboat Helvetia in Canton, a group of soldiers in parade stand behind and in the foreground a group of on-lookers. Photogravure after A. Michie after a drawing by F.C. Dickinson ca. 1880.
Dickinson, F.C.Date: [1880?]Reference: 586381i- Books
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We have the following account of a horrid murder committed by pirates on the coast of Ireland, and how they threw the crew over board.
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The history and lives of all the most notorious pirates, and their crews, from Capt. Avery, who first settled at Madagascar, to Capt. John Gow, and James Williams, his lieutenant, &c. Who were hang'd at Execution Dock, June 11. 1725, for piracy and murther; and afterwards hang'd in chains between blackwall and deptford. Giving a more full and true account than any yet published, of all their murthers, piracies, maroonings, places of refuge, and ways of living. Adorn'd with twenty beautiful cuts, being the representation of each pirate. To which is prefix'd, an abstract of the laws against piracy.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: 1725- Books
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The history and lives of all the most notorious pirates, and their crews; from Captain Avery, who first settled at Madagascar, to Captain John Gow, and James Williams, his Lieutenant, &c. who were hanged at Execution Dock, on June 11, 1725, for Piracy and Murder, and afterwards hung in Chains between Blackwall and Deptford; and of several others, down to the Year 1735. Giving a more full and true Account than any yet published, of all their Murders, Piracies, Maroonings, Places of Refuge, and Ways of Living. To Which IS Prefixed, An Abstract of the Laws against Piracy. A New Edition: Adorned with Twenty-One beautiful Cuts, being the Representation of each Pirate.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: [1790?]- Books
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The life, and strange, unparallel'd and unheard-of voyages and adventures of Ambrose Gwinett, formerly well known to the public, as the lame beggar man, Who in the Year 1734, and for a long Time after, swept the Way between the Mews Gate and Spring Gardens, Charing-Cross. Containing, An Account of his being Tried and Convicted, and Hanged in Chains at Deal in Kent, for the supposed Murder of Mr. Collins. His Surprizing Recovery after Hanging in Chains; his Voyages to the West Indies, and being taken by the Spaniards, amongst whom he met with the supposed Murdered Mr. Collins; their Admiration in meeting each other, and proposed to return to England together. The Accident that threw Mr. Gwinett in the Hands of Pirates; his extraordinary Adventures with them; his being taken again by the Spaniards, and sent to Old Spain, and there Condemned to the Gallies. His being taken by the Algerines, and carried into Slavery, and after many hardships returned to England, &c. Written by himself.
Bickerstaff, Isaac, 1735-1812.Date: 1770- Books
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The frequented village: a poem. Inscribed to Dr. Oliver Goldsmith. By a gentleman of the Middle-Temple.
King, Anthony, LL.D.Date: [1771?]- Pictures
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Women on an island in the Strait of Magellan resisting capture or death at the hands of Dutch pirates under Olivier van Noort, 1598. Engraving by T. Bonnor, 1768.
Bonnor, Thomas.Date: [1768]Reference: 42807i- Books
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The history and lives of all the most notorious pirates, and their crews, From Capt. Avery, who first settled at Madagasear, to Capt. John Gow, and James Williams' his lieutenant, &c. Who were hanged at Execution Dock, June 11. 1725, for piracy and murther; and afterwards hanged in chains between Blackwall and Deptford. And in this edition continued down to the present year 1729. Giving a more full and true account than any yet published, of all their murthers, piracies, marronings, places of resuge, and ways of living. The third edition. Adorned with twenty beautiful cuts, being the representation of each pirate. To which is prefixed, an abstract fo laws against pircy.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: 1729- Books
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Useful remarks. An essay upon remarkables in the way of wicked men. A sermon on the tragical end, unto which the way of twenty-six pirates brought them; at New Port on Rhode-Island, July 19, 1723. With an account of their speeches, letters, & actions, before their execution. [Two lines from Deuteronomy]
Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.Date: 1723- Books
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The history and lives of all the most notorious pirates and their crews from Captain John Avery, who first settled at Madagascar, to Captain John Gow, and James Williams, his Lieutenant, &c. who were hanged at Execution Dock, June 11, 1735, for Piracy and Murder: and afterwards hanged in chains between Blackwall and Deptford: And in this Edition continued down to the Year 1735. Giving a more full and true Account than any yet published of all their Murders, Piracles, Maroonings, Places of Refuge, and way of Living. To which is prefixed An Abstract of the Laws against Piracy.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: M,DCC,LXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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The history and lives of all the most notorious pirates and their crews, from Captain Avery, who first settled at Madagascar, to Captain John Gow, and James Williams, his Lieutenant, &c. who were hanged at Execution-Dock, June 11, 1735, for Piracy and Murder; and afterwards hanged in Chains between Blackwall and Deptford: And in this Edition continued down to the Year 1735. Giving a more full and true Account than any yet published, of all their Murders, Piracies, Maroonings, Places of Refuge, and Way of Living. To which is prefixed, an abstract of the laws against piracy.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: 1769- Books
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A general history of the lives and adventures of the most famous highwaymen, murderers, pirates, street-robbers, and thief-takers. Particularly the four last most noted villains, viz. Macdaniel, Salmon, Eagan and Berry. As also of that notorious Accomplice of theirs, Mary Jones and Others. Shewing The diabolical Arts by them practised, to get innocent Persons convicted for Robberies, and to share amongst themselves the Rewards paid for such Convictious. The Whole Interspersed with several diverting Tales, embellished with the Heads of the most remarkable Villians, neatly Engraved. By Capt. Mackdonald.
Mackdonald, Capt.Date: M.DCCLVIII. [1758]