Kingsley, Sean

The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy

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ISBN 13:
9781639365951
author:
Kingsley, Sean
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Pegasus Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£18.12

Description

The Pirate King: A Legendary Heist and the Birth of Piracy's Golden Age Henry Avery, known as the "Robin Hood of the Seas," pulled off one of piracy's most infamous heists in 1695. Absconding with millions from a Mughal ship off the coast of India, Avery vanished into thin air, leaving behind a trail of mystery and legend. For centuries, his disappearance has been one of history's greatest enigmas. A coded letter written by Avery himself, years after his disappearance, has shed new light on this fascinating figure. This remarkable revelation ties Avery to two other iconic figures of the early 18th century: Daniel Defoe, a renowned novelist and deep-cover spy, and Archbishop Thomas Tenison, a Protestant with a complex past. The Pirate King offers a fresh perspective on Henry Avery's life, revealing his exploits, survival, and secret double life. With its vivid storytelling and meticulous research, this book brings to life the colorful world of piracy during the Golden Age.

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