Publisher's Synopsis
The King of Pirates is a novel written by Daniel Defoe, the author of Robinson Crusoe. The book tells the story of Captain Avery, a notorious pirate who becomes the ruler of an island in the Indian Ocean. The story is set in the late 17th century and follows Avery's rise to power as he becomes the most feared pirate in the world. The novel is a fictionalized account of Avery's life, but it is based on real events and characters from the time period. The book is filled with adventure, action, and romance as Avery battles other pirates, the British Navy, and even the East India Company. The King of Pirates is a thrilling read that captures the spirit of the golden age of piracy and the daring exploits of its most famous figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
