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Most of what we know about pirates comes from a single primary source! A

Most of what we know about pirates comes from a single primary source! A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pyrates was written in 1724 and published in Britain. The author, Captain Charles Johnson, is thought to be a pseudonym. Many historians have worked to discover the true identity of the book’s author. The book is the primary source for the biographies of several well-known pirates. It has shaped the contemporary view of what a pirate is, with peg legs and eye patches. Lately, some...

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Published By: OMGFacts - Wednesday, 8 August, 2012