Captain William Kidd and Others of the Buccaneers

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Captain William Kidd and Others of the Buccaneers

by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

EN·~7 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total

PREFACE.

1:43

CHAPTER I. Origin of the Buccaneers.

25:54

CHAPTER II. William Kidd becomes a Pirate.

28:43

CHAPTER III. Piratic Adventures.

31:15

CHAPTER IV Arrest, Trial, and Condemnation of Kidd.

29:39

CHAPTER V. Kidd, and Stede Bonnet.

15:43

CHAPTER VI. The Adventures of Edward Teach, or Blackbeard.

18:50

CHAPTER VII. The Close of Stede Bonnet’s Career.

18:10

CHAPTER VIII. The Portuguese Barthelemy.

14:42

CHAPTER IX Francis Lolonois.

24:22

Description

Step onto the creaking decks of the Caribbean’s most infamous outlaws and feel the salty wind of a world where legend and fact intertwine. Drawing from a trove of early chronicles, this narrative brings to life the daring exploits of Captain Kidd, the fierce Anne Bonny, the enigmatic Mary Read, and the ruthless Sir Henry Morgan, all while revealing the hidden codes that bound these men and women together. The opening chapters trace the rise of the buccaneers, the brutal clashes with imperial powers, and the whispered rumors of buried treasure that have haunted New‑York’s shores for centuries.

Through vivid storytelling the book paints the gritty reality of storm‑tossed harbors, secret coves, and midnight digs guided by hazel rods and superstitious rites. Listeners will be drawn into the stark contrasts between the pirates’ brutal deeds and the tantalizing hope they inspired in countless treasure‑seekers. It’s a compelling portrait of an age that still haunts the imagination, inviting you to hear the echo of cannon fire and the quiet murmur of hidden gold beneath the sand.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (454K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2015-11-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

1805–1877

A 19th-century American pastor and popular historian, he wrote lively biographies and sweeping histories for everyday readers. His books on Napoleon, the French Revolution, and famous explorers helped bring big historical subjects to a broad audience.

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