This book contains the authentic narratives of the lives, exploits and executions of the world's most infamous buccaneers including contemporary eyewitness accounts, documents, trial transcripts and letters. Charles Ellms was a reclusive author of many popular nautical books on pirates and shipwrecks.

THE PIRATES OWN BOOKAuthentic Narratives of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers.byCharles EllmsOriginally published 1837

"The Pirates Own Book" by Charles Ellms is a captivating collection of tales that delves into the thrilling and often perilous lives of pirates. Ellms presents a vivid portrayal of the Golden Age of Piracy, featuring notorious figures such as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. The book combines historical accounts with adventurous narratives, offering readers a glimpse into the lawless seas where treasure and danger awaited. Ellms' storytelling brings to life the excitement and brutality of pira...

In the mind of the mariner, there is a superstitious horror connected with the name of Pirate; and there are few subjects that interest and excite the curiosity of mankind generally, more than the desperate exploits, foul doings, and diabolical career of these monsters in human form.

Pirate Narratives is a collection of authentic tales of some of the notorious buccaneers and marauders. It contains biographies, first-hand accounts, diary entries, court documents and many other sources that make up very interesting and informative history of the pirates, covering a broad spectrum from Nordic marauders in Middle Ages, through Arabian plunderers, Barbary swashbucklers and pirates of Indian Ocean, to the most famous Atlantic and Caribbean buccaneers. Table of Contents: The ...

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By the universal law of nations, robbery or forcible depredation upon the "high seas," animo furandi, is piracy. The meaning of the phrase "high seas," embraces not only the waters of the ocean, which are out of sight of land, but the waters on the sea coast below low water mark, whether within the territorial boundaries of a foreign nation, or of a domestic state. Blackstone says that the main sea or high sea begins at low water mark. But between the high water mark and low water mark, wh...

Popular history of pirates, first published in 1837

Tired of books on pirate lore that rehash the same old stories and legends? This compendium of true tales was the result of a years-long research process spent culling mostly primary documents -- and the author's hard work is evidenced by the truly staggering variety of tales, anecdotes, and sketches collected in this book. It's a rollicking read for those craving stories about high-seas adventures.

In the mind of the mariner, there is a superstitious horror connected with the name of Pirate; and there are few subjects that interest and excite the curiosity of mankind generally, more than the desperate exploits, foul doings, and diabolical career of these monsters in human form. A piratical crew is generally formed of the desperadoes and runagates of every clime and nation. The pirate, from the perilous nature of his occupation, when not cruising on the ocean, the great highway of nat...

In "The Pirates Own Book," Charles Ellms presents a captivating anthology that delves into the adventurous and often treacherous world of piracy during the Golden Age. Written in a richly descriptive prose style that blends a sense of thrilling immediacy with historical narrative, the book compiles firsthand accounts, tales of daring escapades, and the notorious lives of pirates such as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. Ellms' work mirrors the era's fascination with maritime lawlessness, provid...

In 'The Pirates Own Book' by Charles Ellms, readers are treated to a comprehensive collection of accounts, anecdotes, and adventures from the world of piracy. Ellms presents a detailed exploration of pirate life, tactics, and plundering exploits, capturing the essence of this notorious era with vivid descriptions and authentic accounts. Written in a captivating and engaging style, the book immerses readers in the history and lore of piracy, making it a valuable read for enthusiasts of mari...