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Delve into the thrilling and often brutal world of piracy with "The History of the Lives and Bloody Exploits of the Most Noted Pirates." This historical account, meticulously prepared for print republication, explores the lives, trials, and executions of infamous pirates who terrorized the Atlantic Coast and the West Indies. Authored by Ezra Baldwin Strong, this book offers a "Correct Account of the Late Piracies Committed in the West-Indies, and the Expedition of Commodore Porter; also, Those Committed on the Brig Mexican, Who Were Tried and Executed at Boston, in 1835." It provides a…mehr

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Delve into the thrilling and often brutal world of piracy with "The History of the Lives and Bloody Exploits of the Most Noted Pirates." This historical account, meticulously prepared for print republication, explores the lives, trials, and executions of infamous pirates who terrorized the Atlantic Coast and the West Indies. Authored by Ezra Baldwin Strong, this book offers a "Correct Account of the Late Piracies Committed in the West-Indies, and the Expedition of Commodore Porter; also, Those Committed on the Brig Mexican, Who Were Tried and Executed at Boston, in 1835." It provides a detailed look into naval history and the fight against piracy in the early 19th century. Explore the historical context of naval battles, military actions, and true crime on the high seas. This book offers a compelling glimpse into a bygone era, appealing to anyone interested in United States history, naval history, and the enduring allure of pirates. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Ezra Baldwin Strong remains a relatively obscure figure in the annals of maritime literature, yet his seminal work, 'The History of the Lives and Bloody Exploits of the Most Noted Pirates; Their Trials and Executions,' has garnered attention for its detailed chronicling of the golden age of piracy. Strong's exact dates of birth and death are not well-documented, which often is the case with authors from earlier centuries whose lives were not the subject of public scrutiny or academic interest at their time. His literary style marries the factual rigor of historical chronicle with the narrative drive of adventure fiction, a hybrid approach that serves to both educate and entertain readers. Strong's work, although not as widely known as Defoe's 'A General History of the Pyrates,' contributes significantly to the genre of pirate literature by providing a thorough account of piracy's most infamous figures and their ignominous ends. The book offers insights into the legal procedures of trials and executions in an age when maritime law was as tumultuous as the seas. Without more biographical context, Ezra Baldwin Strong's legacy rests largely upon this singular, yet important contribution to the understanding of pirate lore and history. His book continues to be referenced by historians and enthusiasts of nautical history, ensuring that his contribution to the literary world remains afloat in the sea of historical scholarship.