Publisher's Synopsis
The King of Pirates is a novel written by the famous English author, Daniel Defoe. The story is set in the 17th century and tells the tale of a young man named William Kidd who starts his career as a sailor and eventually becomes a pirate. Kidd is known for his bravery and cunning, and he quickly rises through the ranks to become the leader of a notorious pirate crew.The novel is based on the true story of William Kidd, who was a real-life pirate in the 17th century. Defoe's book tells the story of Kidd's life, from his humble beginnings as a sailor to his rise to power as the king of pirates. The book is filled with action, adventure, and intrigue as Kidd navigates the dangerous waters of the Caribbean and battles other pirate crews and the British navy.Throughout the book, Kidd struggles with his conscience and his loyalty to his crew. He is torn between his desire for wealth and power and his sense of right and wrong. The King of Pirates is a thrilling adventure story that explores the complex nature of morality and the dangers of greed and ambition. Defoe's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a classic of pirate literature and a must-read for anyone who loves adventure stories.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.
