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"The Preface" from A General History of the Pyrates
by Captain Charles Johnson
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Diplomatic editions of this text are based on transcriptions created by Ingrid Reiche for an MA Thesis at Carleton Unversity
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- "The Preface" from A General History of the Pyrates1 (st ed, 1724)
- "The Preface" from A General History of the Pyrates (2nd ed., 1724)
- "The Preface" from A General History of the Pyrates (4th. ed., 1726)
- "The Preface" from A General History of the Pyrates (3rd ed., 1725)
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This is a comparision of four version of the text from "The Preface" of A General History of the Pyrates ranging from the 1st edition printed in 1724 to Volume 1 of the 4th edition printed 1726
1st ed.-1724 From the Baldwin Room at the Toronto Reference Library - photographs by Ingrid Reiche
"The Preface" - 6 Pages: A2-A4; 3 leaves, pp.[3-6] 1-2
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"The Preface" - 8 Pages: A2-A5; 4 leaves, pp [3-4] 1-6
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"The Preface" - 8 Pages: A2-A5; 4 leaves, pp [3-4] 1-6
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"The Preface - 8 Pages: A2-A5; 4 leaves, pp [3-4] 1-6
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Critical Introduction
Critical Introduction
The changes across these four versions of "The Preface" are largely in typesetting and format. The most common change occurs at the end of the lines where words have been moved down to the next line or have been hyphenated. The spelling and capitalization of certain words and phrases have also been changed
The most substantial change in the 1st edition is that “The Preface” is 6 pages whereas all subsequent editions are 8 pages. The added text begins on with "P.S." on page 6, which is the verso of A4 at the bottom. Another notable change is that the last 2 lines on page 5 of the first three editions have been moved to the top of page 6 in the 4th edition.
Glossary Note TypesGloss notes: denoted by superscript "g", point to changes in capitalization, spelling or wording.
Physical notes: denoted by superscript "p", point to changes in formatting and the physical layout of the page
such as changes in line ends.
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Glossary of Abbreviations
a.w. = added word(s)
c.c. = capitalization change (generally to the first letter in a word)
d.w. = deleted word(s)
l.c. = line change (of a word(s), or parts of a sentence)
l.e.c. = l.e.c.
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w.m.= a word(s) moved
Witness 
The PREFACE.The PREFACE.The PREFACE.The PREFACE.
HAVING taken more than ordinary Pains in
collecting the Materials which
compose the
following History, we could not be satisfied
with our selves, if any Thing were Wanting to
following History, we could not be satisfied
with our selves, if any Thing were Wanting to
Regularized form: 2nd ed onwards spelled "entirely"
spelling changed to "entirely" in subsquent editions
entirely
1st ed spelled "intirely"
spelling changed from 1st ed "intirely"
satisfactory p
In previous eds line ends with "satisfactory"; in 4th ed line ends with "Pub-"
to the Pub-
line change
In previous eds line ends with "satisfactory"; in 4th ed line ends with "Pub-"
text moved in 4th ed
text moved in 4th ed
l.e.c.
In st, 2nd & 3rd eds. line end with "to"; in 4th ed. adds the word "the" to the line end.
to thel.e.c.
line adds "to the" in the 4th ed. instead of "the" in previous editions
the
Work, a short Abstract of the
Laws now in Force against
4th ed: line begins with "Work"
Choice
1st ed. choice is NOT captialized; eds
2,3,4 capitalize the "C" Choice in
of some particular
Cases, (the l.e.c.
l.e.c.
Eds. 1,2 & 3 line ends with "have, and"; 4th ed. line ends with "have," and moves "the" to the next line
l.e.c.
It is possible this Book mayfall into the Hands of some
Masters of Ships, and other honest Mariners, who frequent-
ly, by contrary Winds or Tempests, or other Accidents inci-
dent to long Voyages, find themselves reduced to great Di-
stresses, either through Scarcity of Provisions, or Want of
Masters of Ships, and other honest Mariners, who frequent-
ly, by contrary Winds or Tempests, or other Accidents inci-
dent to long Voyages, find themselves reduced to great Di-
stresses, either through Scarcity of Provisions, or Want of
Stores. I
say, it may be a Direction to such as those, what
Lengths they may venture to go, without violating the Law
of Nations, in Case they should meet other Ships at Sea, or
be cast on some inhospitable Shore, which should refuse to
trade with them for such Things are absolutely necessary
Lengths they may venture to go, without violating the Law
of Nations, in Case they should meet other Ships at Sea, or
be cast on some inhospitable Shore, which should refuse to
trade with them for such Things are absolutely necessary
for the Preservation of their Lives, or the Safety of the Ship
l.e.c.
1st ed line begins with "and"
line ends with "Ship" in 1 st ed.; In subsequent eds. this line ends with "the" and "ship is added to the next line
History of the Inducements Men have to engage themselves
Eds 2,3 & 4 "head-"
Ed 1 "headlong"
In 1st ed. is the the catchword "headlong" is spelled out in full,In eds. 2, 3 & 4 it is shortened to "head-"
The PREFACE.
headlong in a Life of so much Peril to themselves, and so
destructive to the Navigation of the trading World ; to re-
medy which Evil there seems to be but two Ways, either to
find Employment for the great Numbers of Seamen turn'd
destructive to the Navigation of the trading World ; to re-
medy which Evil there seems to be but two Ways, either to
find Employment for the great Numbers of Seamen turn'd
adrift at the Conclusion of a War, and thereby prevent
l.e.c. in the 1st ed. line 6 ends with "" and line 7 begins with;
in the 2nd-4th ed. line 6 ends with and line 7 begins with ""
suffici-
1st ed "suf-"
l.e.c. in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with "";
in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
1st ed "suf-"
1st ed ""
Places whereto Pyrates resort.
long Peacet I have not so much as heard of a Dutch,
Pyrate:
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p
1st ed ""
l.e.c. in the 1st ed. line 10 ends with "Pyrate:" and line 11;
in the 2nd-4th ed. line 10 ends with "" and line 11 begins with ""
Py-
1st ed "Pyrate:"
l.e.c. in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with "";
in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
1st ed "Pyrate: | It"
1st ed "Neigh- | bours;"
l.e.c. in the 1st ed. line 11 ends with "" and line 12 begins with;
in the 2nd-4th ed. line 11 ends with and line 12 begins with ""
1st ed "Neigh- | bours;"
l.e.c. in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with "";
in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
but when we account for it, it will, perhaps,
be a
1st ed "be a" NOT "be | a"
l.e.c. in the 1st ed. line ends with "" and line begins with;
in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with ""
be
1st ed "be a" NOT "be | a"
l.e.c. in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with "";
in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
Reproach
son take to be, that after a War, when the Dutch Ships
are laid tip, they have a Fishery, where their Seamen find
immediate Business, and as comfortable Bread as they had
before. Had ours the same Recourse in their Necessities,
immediate Business, and as comfortable Bread as they had
before. Had ours the same Recourse in their Necessities,
Eds. 1,2 & 3 "I m"
Eds. 1,2 & 3 "I m"
Fishery is a Trade that cannot be overstock’d ; the Sea is
wide enough for us all, we need not quarrel for Elbow-room :
Its Stores are infinite, and will ever Reward
g
reward
g
the Labourer.
Its Stores are infinite, and will ever Reward
1st ed capitalized Reward"
1st ed capitalized "Reward"
who employ several hundred Sail constantly in the Trade,
and so sell to us our own Fish. I call it our own, for the Sove-
1st ed capitalized "Reward"
l.e.c. in the 1st ed. line ends with "" and line begins with;
in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with ""
reignity
Sovereignty
p
p
p
1st ed capitalized "Reward"
1st ed "Sove- | reignty"
l.e.c. in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with "";
in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
of the British Seas, are to this Day
acknowledged
1st ed. "acknowledged"
l.e.c. in the 1st ed. line ends with "" and line begins with;
in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with ""
acknowledg-
1st ed. "acknowledged"
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in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
us
is | but
l.e.c. in the 1st ed. line ends with "" and line begins with;
in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with ""
is | but
1st ed. line end is different "where- | fore"
l.e.c. in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with "";
in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
if there was a publick Spirit amongst
is | but
1st ed. line spelling different "amongst"
is | but
l.e.c. in the 1st ed. line ends with "" and line begins with;
in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with ""
1st ed. line end is different "be | Reproach"
l.e.c. in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with "";
in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
well worth our while to establish a National Fishery, whichWould be the best Means in the World to prevent Pyracy,
employ a Number of the Poor, and ease the Nation of a
great Burthen, by lowering the Price of Provision in general,
as well as of several other Commodities.
great Burthen, by lowering the Price of Provision in general,
as well as of several other Commodities.
there are Multitudes of Seamen at this Day unemploy'd; it is
is | but
l.e.c. in the 1st ed. line ends with "" and line begins with;
in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with ""
it
is | but
l.e.c. in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with "";
in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
is
but too evident by their straggling, and begging all over the
Kingdom. Nor is it so much their Inclination to Idleness, as
their own hard Fate, in being cast off after their Work is
done, to starve or steal. I have not known a Man of
War
is | but
Kingdom. Nor is it so much their Inclination to Idleness, as
their own hard Fate, in being cast off after their Work is
done, to starve or steal. I have not known a Man of
War
The PREFACE.
War commission’d for several Years past, but three timesp
p
l.e.c. - 1st ed. ends with "times"; subsequent eds. add the word "her" to this line word and end with "her".
her
l.e.c. - 1st ed. ends with "times"; subsequent eds. add the word "her" to this line word and end with "her".
l.e.c. - in 1st ed. line end with "twenty"; subsequent eds. it ends with "Hours;"
24
g
in 1st ed. "twenty four" is spelled out; in all subsequent eds. it is the number "24"
Hours;
l.e.c. - in 1st ed. line end with "twenty"; subsequent eds. it ends with "Hours;"
in 1st ed. "twenty four" is spelled out; in all subsequent eds. it is the number "24"
Hours;
l.e.c.s - 1st ed ends with "this"; subsequent eds. have added 3 more words and the line ends with "lessen of their".
l.e.c.s - 1st ed ends with "this";
subsequent eds. have added 3 more words and the line ends with "lessen of their".
Wages, and those few who are in Business are poorly paid
l.e.c. - in 1st ed. ends with "are" ; in subsequent eds. it end with "are poorly paid" - adding 2 more word to the line
are poorly paid
p
p
p
l.e.c. - in 1st ed. ends with "are";
in subsequent eds. it end with "are poorly paid" - adding 2 more word to the line
and but poorly fed ; such Usage breeds Dis-
l.e.c. - in 1st ed. ends with "Dis-" ; in subsequent eds. it end with "Discontents amongst"
Discontents amongst
l.e.c. - in 1st ed. ends with "Dis-" ; in subsequent eds. it end with "Discontents amongst"
erning the Privateers of the West-Indies, where I have
l.e.c. - Eds. 1, 2 & 3 line ends with "second" |. ; in 4th ed (Vol.I) it ends with "se-"
cond
Nature, it is no Wonder that, when an honest Livlyhood
g
p
g
l.e.c. - Eds. 1, 2 & 3 line ends with "Livlyhood is"; ed. 4(Vol.I) it end with "Liveli-";
spelling is also changed from Livlyhood to Livelihood
is
l.e.c. - Eds. 1, 2 & 3 line ends with "Livlyhood is"; ed. 4(Vol.I) it end with "Liveli-";
spelling is also changed from Livlyhood to Livelihood
Liveli-
l.e.c. - Eds. 1, 2 & 3 line ends with "Livlyhood is"; ed. 4(Vol.I) it end with "Liveli-";
spelling is also changed from Livlyhood to Livelihood
l.e.c. - Eds. 1, 2 & 3 line ends with "Livlyhood is"; ed. 4(Vol.I) it end with "Liveli-";
spelling is also changed from Livlyhood to Livelihood
not easily had, they run into one so like their own ;
p
l.e.c. - Eds. 1, 2 & 3 line ends with " their own; so that"; ed.4(Vol.I) line end with "their own"
so that
l.e.c. - Eds 1, 2 & 3: "War are a Nur-" ; ed 4(Vol.I) "War"
War
p
l.e.c. - Eds 1, 2 & 3: "War are a Nur-" ; ed 4(Vol.I) "War"
will be natural to enquire why they are not taken and de-
stroy'd, before they come to any Head, seeing that they are
stroy'd, before they come to any Head, seeing that they are
spelling is changed - 1st ed "station'd"; Eds. 2, 3 & 4(Vol.I) "stationed"
stationed
spelling is changed - 1st ed "station'd"; Eds. 2, 3 & 4(Vol.I) "stationed"
in our Ame-cient to contend with a powerful Enemy. This Enquiry,
perhaps, will not turn much to the Honour of those concern'd
in that Service however, I hope I may be excus'd, if what
I hint is with a Design of serving the Publick.
in that Service however, I hope I may be excus'd, if what
I hint is with a Design of serving the Publick.
Seas for Years, without ever being light upon, by any of our
l.e.c. - in 1st ed. "any of" | ; in subsequent eds. "any of our"
our
Ships of War; when in the mean Time, they (the Py-
Pyrates) shall
p
p
l.e.c. - ed.1 "(the Py-" ; eds. 2 & 3 "(the Pyrates) shall"; ed.4(Vol.1) "(the Pyrates)
Pyrates)
l.e.c. - ed.1 "(the Py-" ; eds. 2 & 3 "(the Pyrates) shall"; ed.4(Vol.1) "(the Pyrates)
l.e.c. - ed.1 "much"; eds. 2 & 3 "much more dili-"; ed.4(Vol.1) "much more"
more
l.e.c. - ed.1 "much"; eds. 2 & 3 "much more dili-"; ed.4(Vol.1) "much more"
l.e.c. - ed.1 "Roberts"; eds.2 & 3 "Roberts and his Crew"; ed.4(Vol.1) "Roberts and his"
and his
l.e.c. - ed.1 "Roberts"; eds.2 & 3 "Roberts and his Crew"; ed.4(Vol.1) "Roberts and his"
and only observe for the present, that the Pyrates at Sea,
have the same Sagacity with Robbers at Land; as the latter
understand what Roads are are most frequented, and where it is
most likely to meet with Booty, so the former know what
Latitude to lie in, in order to intercept Ships; and as the
have the same Sagacity with Robbers at Land; as the latter
understand what Roads are are most frequented, and where it is
most likely to meet with Booty, so the former know what
Latitude to lie in, in order to intercept Ships; and as the
Pyrates happen to be in want of Provisions, Stores, or any
particular Lading, they cruise accordingly for such Ships,
particular Lading, they cruise accordingly for such Ships,
spelling change - ed.1 "moraly"; all subsequent eds. "morally"
morally
spelling change - ed.1 "moraly"; all subsequent eds. "morally"
certain of meeting with them ; and by thesame Reason, if the Men of War cruise in those Latitudes,
A 3 they
The PREFACE.
they are
g
g
p
p
are
to find the Merchant Ships ; and if the Pyrates are
not to
p
p
to
be met with by the Men of War in such a Latitude, then
p
p
then
surely down the same Latitude may the Merchant Ships ar-
p
words change - subsquent eds. "might be"
w.c. - in the 1st ed.; in the 2nd, 3rd & 4th eds.
might be
word change - ed.1 "are"
w.c. - in the 2nd, 3rd & 4th eds. ;
in the 1st ed.
as sure of finding the Pyrates, as the
Pyrates are
l.e.c. - all subsquent eds. "Pyrates | are "
l.e.c. - in the 1st ed. line - ends with "";
in the 2nd-4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
Pyrates
l.e.c. - ed.1"Pyrates are |"
l.e.c. - in the 2nd, 3rd & 4th eds. line 1 ends with "Pyrates", and "are" begins line 2 ;
in the 1st ed. line 1 ends with "Pyrates are";
are
line beginning changed - ed.1 "to" ; all subsquent eds. "are "
l.e.c. - ed.4(Vol.1) "not | to"
l.e.c. - in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
not
l.e.c. - ed.1, 2 & 3 "not to"
l.e.c. - in the 4th eds. line 2 ends with "", and "" begins line 3;
in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
to
line beginning change - ed.1, 2 & 3 "be"
l.e.c. - ed.4(Vol.1)"Latitude, | then"
l.e.c. - in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
Latitude,
l.e.c. - ed.1, 2 & 3"Latitude, then"
l.e.c. - in the 4th eds. line 3 ends with "", and "" begins line 4;
in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
then
line beginning changes - ed.1, 2 & 3"surely"
l.e.c. - ed.1, 3 & 4(Vol.1) "Ships | arrive"
l.e.c. - in the 2nd & 3rd eds. line - ends with "";
in the 1st & 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
arrive
p
safely to their Port.
To make this a little plainer to my Country Readers,
I must observe that all our outward bound Ships, sometime
p
p
time
after they leave the l.and, steer into the Latitude of
the Place they are bound to ; if to the West-India Islands,
line end & beginning change - ed.2"ar- | rrive "
l.e.c. - in the 1st and 4th eds. line - ends with "";
in the 2nd & 3rd eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
rive
line beginning changes - ed.1, 3 & 4(Vol.1) "arrive"
To make this a little plainer to my Country Readers,
I must observe that all our outward bound Ships, sometime
l.e.c.s - 4(Vol.1)"some- | time"
l.e.c. - in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
some-
l.e.c.s - ed.1, 2 & 3 "sometime |"
l.e.c. - in the 4th eds. line 7 ends with "", and "" begins line 8 ;
in the 1st-3rd eds. line 7 ends with "";
time
line beginning changes - ed.1, 2 & 3 "after "
the Place they are bound to ; if to the West-India Islands,
or any Part of the Main of America, as New-York,
New-England, Virginia, &c. because the Latitude is
the only Certainty in those Voyages to be found, and then
they sail due West, till they come to their Port, without
altering their Course. In this West Way lie the Pyrates,
New-England, Virginia, &c. because the Latitude is
the only Certainty in those Voyages to be found, and then
they sail due West, till they come to their Port, without
altering their Course. In this West Way lie the Pyrates,
whether it he to Virginia, &c. or Nevis, St. Christo-
phers, Montserat, Jamaica, &c. so that if the Mer-
chant Ships hound thither, do not fall a Prey to them one
Day,they mult another: Therefore I say, if the Men of War
p
p
War
take the same Track, the Pyrates must unavoidably fall into
p
p
phers, Montserat, Jamaica, &c. so that if the Mer-
chant Ships hound thither, do not fall a Prey to them one
Day,they mult another: Therefore I say, if the Men of War
l.e.c.s - ed.4(Vol.1) "Men of | War "
l.e.c. - in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
of
l.e.c.s - eds.1, 2 & 3"Men of War |"
l.e.c. - in the 4th eds. line 18 ends with "", and "" begins line 19 ;
in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
War
line beginning changes - eds.1, 2 & 3 "take"
l.e.c.s - ed.4(Vol.1) "fall | into "
l.e.c. - in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
fall
l.e.c.s - eds.1, 2 & 3"fall into |"
l.e.c. - in the 4th eds. line 19 ends with "", and "" begins line 20 ;
in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
into
their Mouths, or he frighted away, for where the
Game is,
p
p
is
there will the Vermin be ; if the latter should be the Case,
p
p
Case
the trading Ships, as I said before, will pass unmolested and
p
p
lested and
safe, and the Pyrates be reduced to take Refuge in some of
p
p
in some of
their lurking Holes about the uninhabited Islands, where
p
p
line beginning changes - eds.1, 2 & 3 "their"
l.e.c.s - ed.4(Vol.1) "Game | is"
l.e.c. - in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
Game
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 Game is | " "
l.e.c. - in the 4th eds. line 20 ends with "", and "" begins line 21 ;
in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
is
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "there"
l.e.c.s - ed.4(Vol.1) "the | Case"
l.e.c. - in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
the
l.e.c.s - eds.1, 2 & 3 ""the Case, | "
l.e.c. - in the 4th eds. line 21 ends with "", and "" is on line 22 ;
in the 1st-3rd eds. line 21 ends with "";
Case
line beginning changes - eds.1, 2 & 3 "the "
l.e.c.s - ed.4(Vol.1) "unmo- | lested
l.e.c. - in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
unmo-
l.e.c.s - eds.1, 2 & 3 "unmolested and"
l.e.c. - in the 4th eds. line 22 ends with "", and "" is on line 23 ;
in the 1st-3rd eds. line 22 ends with "";
lested and
line beginning changes - eds.1, 2 & 3 "safe"
l.e.c.s - ed.4(Vol.1) "Refugee | in some of"
l.e.c. - in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
Refuge
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "Refuge in some of |"
l.e.c. - in the 4th eds. line 23 ends with "", and "" is on line 24 ;
in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
in some of
line beginning changes - eds.1, 2 & 3 "their"
l.e.c.s - ed.4(Vol.1) "Islands, | where"
l.e.c. - in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
Islands,
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "Islands, where | "
l.e.c. - in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - ;
in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
where
their Fate would be like that of the Fox in his Den, if
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p
p
they
if they
should venture out, they would he hunted and taken, and if
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p
and if
they stay within they must starve.
line beginning changes - eds.1, 2 & 3 "their"
l.e.c.s - eds.2 & 3 "Den, if they | "; ed.4(Vol.1) "Den, | "
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taken,
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and if
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ly shift their Rovings, according to the Season of the Year;
in the Summer they cruise mostly along the Coast of the Con-
tinent of America, but the Winters there, being a little
too cold for them, they follow the Sun, and go towards the
Islands, at the approach of cold Weather. Every Man
who has used the West-India Trade, knows this to be
tinent of America, but the Winters there, being a little
too cold for them, they follow the Sun, and go towards the
Islands, at the approach of cold Weather. Every Man
who has used the West-India Trade, knows this to be
true ; therefore, since we are so well acquainted with all
their Motions, I cannot see why our Men of War under a
proper Regulation, may not go to the Southward, instead of
lying up all the Winter useless : But I shall proceed too far
in
their Motions, I cannot see why our Men of War under a
proper Regulation, may not go to the Southward, instead of
lying up all the Winter useless : But I shall proceed too far
in
The PREFACE.
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thing of the following Sheets, which the Author may venture
to assure the Reader that they have one Thing to recommend
them, which is Truth those Facts which he himself was
not an Eye-Witness of, he had from the authentickRelati-
Relations
ons
of the Persons concern'd in taking the Pyrates, aswell
well as
as
from the Mouths of the Pyrates themselves, after they
they were
were
taken, and he conceives no Man can produce betterTesti-
Testimonies
monies
to support the Credit of any History.
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as
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were
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Testimonies
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It will be observed, that the Account of the Actions of
Roberts runs into a greater Length, than that of any other
Pyrate, for which we can assign two Reasons, first, because
he ravaged the Seas longer than the rest, and of Consequence
there must be a greater Scene of Business in his Life: Second-
Se-
p
Roberts runs into a greater Length, than that of any other
Pyrate, for which we can assign two Reasons, first, because
he ravaged the Seas longer than the rest, and of Consequence
there must be a greater Scene of Business in his Life: Second-
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "Second- | ly"; ed.4(Vol.1) "Se- | condly"
ly
condly
,
being resolved not to weary the Reader, with tiresome
tire-
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some
Repetitions: When we found the Circumstances inRoberts’s
Ro-
p
bert's
Life, and other Pyrates, either as to pyratical Articles, or
Ar-
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ticles or
any Thing else, to be the same, we thought it best to give them
it
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best to give them
but once, and chose Roberts’s Life forthat Purpose, he ha-
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l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "tiresome |"; ed.4(Vol.1) "tire- | some"
some
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "Robert's |"; ed.4(Vol.1) "Ro- | bert's".
bert's
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "Articles, or | "; ed.4(Vol.1) "Ar- | ticles or".
ticles or
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "it best to give them | "; ed.4(Vol.1) "thought it | best to give them".
best to give them
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 " Robert's Life for that Purpose, he ha- | ving"; ed.4(Vol.1) "Robert's Life for | that Purpose".
that Purpose, he having
ving
made more Noise in the World, tham some others.
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than some others.
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As to the Lives of our two female Pyrates, we must con-
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conffess
fess
they may appear a little Extravagant
extravagant
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never the less true for seeming so, but as they were pub-
lickly try’d
tried
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-l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "World , than some others"; ed.4(Vol.1) "World, | than some others.".
than some others.
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2- This means everyting in the 4th ed. is moved down at leat 1 line. This shift in line numbering
is compund in the next paragraph, so that be the end of the page in the 1st - 3rd eds. a new paragraph begins,
and there are 2 more lines of text in these eds. *See note at the end of the page.
As to the Lives of our two female Pyrates, we must con-
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "must con- | ffess"; ed.4(Vol.1) "must | conffess".
conffess
capitalization changes - eds.1, 2 & 3 capitalized "Extravagant"; in ed.4(Vol.1) all lower case"extravagant".
, yet they arenever the less true for seeming so, but as they were pub-
lickly try’d
spelling change ed1:"tried" ed2,3,4(vol.I.)"try'd
for their Pyracies, there are living Witnesses
lickly try’d
n
enough to jusiify what we have laid down concerning them ;
it is certain, we have produced some Particulars which were
not so publickly known, the Reason is, we were more enough to jusiify what we have laid down concerning them ;
it is certain, we have produced some Particulars which were
not so publickly known, the Reason is, we were more inquisi-
inqui-
p
-tive
sitive
into the Circumstances of their past Lives, than otherinto the Circumstances of their past Lives, than other
People, who had no other Design, than that of gratifying
spelling change ed1:"tried" ed2,3,4(vol.I.)"try'd
for their Pyracies, there are living Witnessesenough to jusiify what we have laid down concerning them ;
it is certain, we have produced some Particulars which were
not so publickly known, the Reason is, we were more enough to jusiify what we have laid down concerning them ;
it is certain, we have produced some Particulars which were
not so publickly known, the Reason is, we were more inquisi-
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "inquisi- | tive"; ed.4(Vol.1) "inqui- | sitive".
-tive
People, who had no other Design, than that of gratifying
People, who had no other Design, than that of gratifying
their own private Curiosity : If there are some their own private Curiosity : If there are some Incidents and
Incidents
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and
Turns in their Stories, which may give them a little the
little
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the
Air of a Novel, they are not invented or contrived
for
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for
that Purpose, it is a Kind of Reading this Author is
but
little
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their own private Curiosity : If there are some their own private Curiosity : If there are some Incidents and
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 " Incidents and |"; ed.4(Vol.1) "Incidents | and".
and
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "little the |"; ed.4(Vol.1) "little | the".
the
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "contrived for |"; ed.4(Vol.1) "contrived | for".
for
little
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "is but | little"; ed.4(Vol.1) "is | but little".
acquainted with, but as he himself was exceedingly
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "exceedingly |"; ed.4(Vol.1) "exceed- | ingly".
but little
acquainted with, but as he himself was exceed-
p
ingly
diverted with them, when they were related to him, he
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to
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him, he thought
thought
they might have the same Effect upon the Reader.
upon
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the Reader.
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l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "exceedingly |"; ed.4(Vol.1) "exceed- | ingly".
ingly
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "to him he | thought"; ed.4(Vol.1) "to | him, he thought".
to
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "to him he | thought"; ed.4(Vol.1) "to | him, he thought".
him, he thought
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "upon the Reader"; ed.4(Vol.1) "upon | him, the Reader"
the Reader.
A4 I pre
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of a History to the following Sheets, though they contain no-
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The PREFACE.
I presume we need make no Apology for giving the Name
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of a History to the following Sheets, though they contain
nothing
thing
but the Actions of a Parcel of Robbers. It is Bra-
very and Stratagem in War which make Actions worthy of
Record ; in which Sense the Adventures here related will
be thought deserving that Name. Plutarch is very cir-
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This pushes the text of the 4th ed. down two lines from here on.
of a History to the following Sheets, though they contain
nothing
very and Stratagem in War which make Actions worthy of
Record ; in which Sense the Adventures here related will
be thought deserving that Name. Plutarch is very cir-
Record ; in which Sense the Adventures here related will
be thought deserving that Name. Plutarch is very cir-
cumstantial in relating the Actions of Spartacus, the Slave,
and makes the Conquest of him, one of the greatest Glories
of Marcus Crassus ; and it is probable, if this Slave had cumstantial in relating the Actions of Spartacus, the Slave,
and makes the Conquest of him, one of the greatest Glories
of Marcus Crassus ; and it is probable, if this Slave had
liv’d a little longer, Plutarch would have given us his
Life at large. Rome, the Mistress of the World, was no
be thought deserving that Name. Plutarch is very cir-
cumstantial in relating the Actions of Spartacus, the Slave,
and makes the Conquest of him, one of the greatest Glories
of Marcus Crassus ; and it is probable, if this Slave had cumstantial in relating the Actions of Spartacus, the Slave,
and makes the Conquest of him, one of the greatest Glories
of Marcus Crassus ; and it is probable, if this Slave had
liv’d a little longer, Plutarch would have given us his
Life at large. Rome, the Mistress of the World, was no
more at first than a Refuge for Thieves and Outlaws ; and
if the Progress of our Pyrates had been equal to their Be-
ginning ; had they all united, and settled in some of those
Islands, they mighty by this Timey have been honoured with
the Name of a Commonwealth, and no Power in those Parts
liv’d a little longer, Plutarch would have given us his
Life at large. Rome, the Mistress of the World, was no
more at first than a Refuge for Thieves and Outlaws ; and
if the Progress of our Pyrates had been equal to their Be-
ginning ; had they all united, and settled in some of those
if the Progress of our Pyrates had been equal to their Be-
ginning ; had they all united, and settled in some of those
Islands, they mighty by this Timey have been honoured with
the Name of a Commonwealth, and no Power in those Parts
liv’d a little longer, Plutarch would have given us his
Life at large. Rome, the Mistress of the World, was no
more at first than a Refuge for Thieves and Outlaws ; and
if the Progress of our Pyrates had been equal to their Be-
ginning ; had they all united, and settled in some of those
of the World could have been able to dispute it with them.
If we have seem’d to glance, with seme Freedom at the
Behaviour of some Governors of Provinces abroad it has
been with Caution ; and, perhaps, we have, not declar'd as
much as we knew : However, we hope those Gentlemen in the
Islands, they mighty by this Timey have been honoured with
the Name of a Commonwealth, and no Power in those Parts
of the World could have been able to dispute it with them.
If we have seem’d to glance, with seme Freedom at the
Behaviour of some Governors of Provinces abroad it has
If we have seem’d to glance, with seme Freedom at the
Behaviour of some Governors of Provinces abroad it has
been with Caution ; and, perhaps, we have, not declar'd as
much as we knew : However, we hope those Gentlemen in the
Islands, they mighty by this Timey have been honoured with
the Name of a Commonwealth, and no Power in those Parts
of the World could have been able to dispute it with them.
If we have seem’d to glance, with seme Freedom at the
Behaviour of some Governors of Provinces abroad it has
same Station, who have never given Occasion for the like
Censure, will take no Offence, tho’ the Word Governor is
sometimes made use of. c
P. S. It will be necessary to add a Word or two to thisc
Preface in order to inform the Reader, that there are se¬
been with Caution ; and, perhaps, we have, not declar'd as
much as we knew : However, we hope those Gentlemen in the
same Station, who have never given Occasion for the like
Censure, will take no Offence, tho’ the Word Governor is
sometimes made use of.
Censure, will take no Offence, tho’ the Word Governor is
sometimes made use of. c
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P. S. It will be necessary to add a Word or two to thisc
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the previous line
Preface in order to inform the Reader, that there are se¬
been with Caution ; and, perhaps, we have, not declar'd as
much as we knew : However, we hope those Gentlemen in the
same Station, who have never given Occasion for the like
Censure, will take no Offence, tho’ the Word Governor is
sometimes made use of.
veral material Additions made to this second Impression,
which swelling the Book in Bulk, must of Consequence add a
small Matter to its Price.
The first Impression having been received with so much
Success by the Publick, occasioned a very earnest Demand
P. S. It will be necessary to add a Word or two to thisc
Preface in order to inform the Reader, that there are se¬
veral material Additions made to this second Impression,
which swelling the Book in Bulk, must of Consequence add a
small Matter to its Price.
which swelling the Book in Bulk, must of Consequence add a
small Matter to its Price.
The first Impression having been received with so much
Success by the Publick, occasioned a very earnest Demand
P. S. It will be necessary to add a Word or two to thisc
In the 2nd - 4th eds. approximately 2 more pages of text have been added; in the 1st ed. the text for "The Preface ends on
the previous line
Preface in order to inform the Reader, that there are se¬
veral material Additions made to this second Impression,
which swelling the Book in Bulk, must of Consequence add a
small Matter to its Price.
for a second : In the mean Time, several Persons who had
been taken by the Pyrates, as well as others who had been
concerned in taking of them, have been so kind to commu-
nicate several Facts and Circumstances to us which had
escaped us in the first Impression. This occasioned some De-
The first Impression having been received with so much
Success by the Publick, occasioned a very earnest Demand
for a second : In the mean Time, several Persons who had
been taken by the Pyrates, as well as others who had been
concerned in taking of them, have been so kind to commu-
been taken by the Pyrates, as well as others who had been
concerned in taking of them, have been so kind to commu-
nicate several Facts and Circumstances to us which had
escaped us in the first Impression. This occasioned some De-
The first Impression having been received with so much
Success by the Publick, occasioned a very earnest Demand
for a second : In the mean Time, several Persons who had
been taken by the Pyrates, as well as others who had been
concerned in taking of them, have been so kind to commu-
lay , therefore if we have not brought it outy as soon as
wish’d it was to render it the more compleat. nicate several Facts and Circumstances to us which had
escaped us in the first Impression. This occasioned some De-
lay , therefore if we have not brought it outy as soon as
wish’d it was to render it the more compleat.
We shall not enter into a Detail of all the new Matter
inserted here, but the Description of the Islands St. Thome
c
wish’d it was to render it the more compleat. nicate several Facts and Circumstances to us which had
escaped us in the first Impression. This occasioned some De-
lay , therefore if we have not brought it outy as soon as
wish’d it was to render it the more compleat.
We shall not enter into a Detail of all the new Matter
inserted here, but the Description of the Islands St. Thome
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The PREFACE.
We shall not enter into a Detail of all the new Matter
inserted here, but the Description of the Islands St. Thome
c
&c. and that of Brasil are not to be passed by, with-
out a little Notice. It must be observed, that our spe- &c. and that of Brasil are not to be passed by, with-
out a little Notice. It must be observed, that our spe-
culative Mathematicians and Geographers, who are, no
doubt, Men of the greatest Learning, seldom travel far-
inserted here, but the Description of the Islands St. Thome
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the text of the 4th ed. down two line from here on
&c. and that of Brasil are not to be passed by, with-
out a little Notice. It must be observed, that our spe- &c. and that of Brasil are not to be passed by, with-
out a little Notice. It must be observed, that our spe-
culative Mathematicians and Geographers, who are, no
doubt, Men of the greatest Learning, seldom travel far-
ther than their Closets for their Knowledge, &c. are
therefore unqualified to give as a good Description of
Countries: It is for this Reason that all our Maps and
Atlasses are so monstrously faulty, for these Gentlemen are
obliged to take their Accounts from the Reports of illite- culative Mathematicians and Geographers, who are, no
doubt, Men of the greatest Learning, seldom travel far-
ther than their Closets for their Knowledge, &c. are
therefore unqualified to give as a good Description of
Countries: It is for this Reason that all our Maps and
therefore unqualified to give as a good Description of
Countries: It is for this Reason that all our Maps and
Atlasses are so monstrously faulty, for these Gentlemen are
obliged to take their Accounts from the Reports of illite- culative Mathematicians and Geographers, who are, no
doubt, Men of the greatest Learning, seldom travel far-
ther than their Closets for their Knowledge, &c. are
therefore unqualified to give as a good Description of
Countries: It is for this Reason that all our Maps and
rate Men.
It must be noted also, that when the Masters of Ships
make Discoveries this Way, they are not fond of commu-
nicating them a Man’s knowing this or that Coast, bet-
¬ter than others, recommends him in his Business, and Atlasses are so monstrously faulty, for these Gentlemen are
obliged to take their Accounts from the Reports of illite-
rate Men.
It must be noted also, that when the Masters of Ships
make Discoveries this Way, they are not fond of commu-
It must be noted also, that when the Masters of Ships
make Discoveries this Way, they are not fond of commu-
nicating them a Man’s knowing this or that Coast, bet-
¬ter than others, recommends him in his Business, and Atlasses are so monstrously faulty, for these Gentlemen are
obliged to take their Accounts from the Reports of illite-
rate Men.
It must be noted also, that when the Masters of Ships
make Discoveries this Way, they are not fond of commu-
makes him more useful, and he'll no more discover it than a
Tradesman will the Mystery of his Trade.
The Gentleman who has taken the Pains to make these
Observations, is Mr. Atkins, a Surgeon, an ingenious
Man in his own Profession, and one who is not ty’d down nicating them a Man’s knowing this or that Coast, bet-
¬ter than others, recommends him in his Business, and
makes him more useful, and he'll no more discover it than a
Tradesman will the Mystery of his Trade.
The Gentleman who has taken the Pains to make these
Tradesman will the Mystery of his Trade.
The Gentleman who has taken the Pains to make these
Observations, is Mr. Atkins, a Surgeon, an ingenious
Man in his own Profession, and one who is not ty’d down nicating them a Man’s knowing this or that Coast, bet-
¬ter than others, recommends him in his Business, and
makes him more useful, and he'll no more discover it than a
Tradesman will the Mystery of his Trade.
The Gentleman who has taken the Pains to make these
by any narrow Considerations from doing a Service to the
Publick, and has been pleased generously to communicate
them for the good of others. I don’t doubt, but his Ob-
servations will be found curious and very serviceable to
such as Trade to those Parts, besides a Method of Trade is Observations, is Mr. Atkins, a Surgeon, an ingenious
Man in his own Profession, and one who is not ty’d down
by any narrow Considerations from doing a Service to the
Publick, and has been pleased generously to communicate
them for the good of others. I don’t doubt, but his Ob-
Publick, and has been pleased generously to communicate
them for the good of others. I don’t doubt, but his Ob-
servations will be found curious and very serviceable to
such as Trade to those Parts, besides a Method of Trade is Observations, is Mr. Atkins, a Surgeon, an ingenious
Man in his own Profession, and one who is not ty’d down
by any narrow Considerations from doing a Service to the
Publick, and has been pleased generously to communicate
them for the good of others. I don’t doubt, but his Ob-
here laid down with the Portuguese, which may prove
of great Profit to some of our Countrymen, if followed ac-
cording to his Plan.
It is hoped these Things will satisfy the Publick, that
the Author of the following Sheets considered nothing so servations will be found curious and very serviceable to
such as Trade to those Parts, besides a Method of Trade is
here laid down with the Portuguese, which may prove
of great Profit to some of our Countrymen, if followed ac-
cording to his Plan.
of great Profit to some of our Countrymen, if followed ac-
cording to his Plan.
It is hoped these Things will satisfy the Publick, that
the Author of the following Sheets considered nothing so servations will be found curious and very serviceable to
such as Trade to those Parts, besides a Method of Trade is
here laid down with the Portuguese, which may prove
of great Profit to some of our Countrymen, if followed ac-
cording to his Plan.
much as making the Book useful ; ------ tho’ he has been in-
formed, that some Gentlemen have rais'd an Objection a-
gainst the Truth of its Contents, viz. that it seems calcu-
lated to entertain and divert. ------- If the Favts are related
with some Agreeableness and Life, we hope it will not be It is hoped these Things will satisfy the Publick, that
the Author of the following Sheets considered nothing so
much as making the Book useful ; ------ tho’ he has been in-
formed, that some Gentlemen have rais'd an Objection a-
gainst the Truth of its Contents, viz. that it seems calcu-
formed, that some Gentlemen have rais'd an Objection a-
gainst the Truth of its Contents, viz. that it seems calcu-
lated to entertain and divert. ------- If the Favts are related
with some Agreeableness and Life, we hope it will not be It is hoped these Things will satisfy the Publick, that
the Author of the following Sheets considered nothing so
much as making the Book useful ; ------ tho’ he has been in-
formed, that some Gentlemen have rais'd an Objection a-
gainst the Truth of its Contents, viz. that it seems calcu-
imputed as a Fault ; but as to its Credit, we can assure them
that the Sea-faring Men, that is all that know the Na-
lated to entertain and divert. ------- If the Favts are related
with some Agreeableness and Life, we hope it will not be
imputed as a Fault ; but as to its Credit, we can assure them
that the Sea-faring Men, that is all that know the Na-
tureture of these Things , have not been able to make the least
Objection to its Credit: —- And he witt be bold to affirm, c
that
that the Sea-faring Men, that is all that know the Na-
lated to entertain and divert. ------- If the Favts are related
with some Agreeableness and Life, we hope it will not be
imputed as a Fault ; but as to its Credit, we can assure them
that the Sea-faring Men, that is all that know the Na-
tureture of these Things , have not been able to make the least
Objection to its Credit: —- And he witt be bold to affirm, c
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that
The PREFACE.
ture of these Things , have not been able to make the least
Objection to its Credit: —- And he witt be bold to affirm,
c
that there is not a Fact or Circumstance in the whole
p
whole Book,
p
Book,
but he is able to prove by credible Witnesses.
There have been same other Pyrates, besides those whose
History are here related such as are hereafter named,
Objection to its Credit: —- And he witt be bold to affirm,
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the text of the 4th ed. down two lines from here on
that there is not a Fact or Circumstance in the whole
l.e.c. in the 4th ed. this line ends with the word with "whole" and "Book is on the next line; in the 2nd & 3rd eds. the corresponding
this kine ends with the words "whole Book".
whole Book,
l.e.c. in the 2nd & 3rd eds. the line end with the words the
"whole Book"; in the 4th ed. the corresponding line ends with "whole" and "Book is on the next
line
Book,
There have been same other Pyrates, besides those whose
History are here related such as are hereafter named,
There have been same other Pyrates, besides those whose
History are here related such as are hereafter named,
and their adventures are as extravagant and full of Mis-
chief, as those who are the Subject of this Book. ------ The
Author has already begun to digest them into Method, and and their adventures are as extravagant and full of Mis-
chief, as those who are the Subject of this Book. ------ The
Author has already begun to digest them into Method, and
as soon as he receives some Materials to male them com-
pleat, (which he shortly expects from the West-indies) If
History are here related such as are hereafter named,
and their adventures are as extravagant and full of Mis-
chief, as those who are the Subject of this Book. ------ The
Author has already begun to digest them into Method, and and their adventures are as extravagant and full of Mis-
chief, as those who are the Subject of this Book. ------ The
Author has already begun to digest them into Method, and
as soon as he receives some Materials to male them com-
pleat, (which he shortly expects from the West-indies) If
as soon as he receives some Materials to male them com-
pleat, (which he shortly expects from the West-indies) If
the Publick gives him Encouragement he intends to venture
upon a second Volume, the Fublick gives him Encouragement he intends to venture
upon a second Volume,
pleat, (which he shortly expects from the West-indies) If
the Publick gives him Encouragement he intends to venture
upon a second Volume, the Fublick gives him Encouragement he intends to venture
upon a second Volume,
Witness The PREFACE.The PREFACE.The PREFACE.The PREFACE.
HAVING taken more than ordinary Pains in
collecting the Materials which
compose the
following History, we could not be satisfied
with our selves, if any Thing were Wanting to
following History, we could not be satisfied
with our selves, if any Thing were Wanting to
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spelling changed to "entirely" in subsquent editions
entirely
1st ed spelled "intirely"
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satisfactory p
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to the Pub-
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text moved in 4th ed
l.e.c.
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to thel.e.c.
line adds "to the" in the 4th ed. instead of "the" in previous editions
the
Work, a short Abstract of the
Laws now in Force against
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Choice
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2,3,4 capitalize the "C" Choice in
of some particular
Cases, (the l.e.c.
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l.e.c.
It is possible this Book mayfall into the Hands of some
Masters of Ships, and other honest Mariners, who frequent-
ly, by contrary Winds or Tempests, or other Accidents inci-
dent to long Voyages, find themselves reduced to great Di-
stresses, either through Scarcity of Provisions, or Want of
Masters of Ships, and other honest Mariners, who frequent-
ly, by contrary Winds or Tempests, or other Accidents inci-
dent to long Voyages, find themselves reduced to great Di-
stresses, either through Scarcity of Provisions, or Want of
Stores. I
say, it may be a Direction to such as those, what
Lengths they may venture to go, without violating the Law
of Nations, in Case they should meet other Ships at Sea, or
be cast on some inhospitable Shore, which should refuse to
trade with them for such Things are absolutely necessary
Lengths they may venture to go, without violating the Law
of Nations, in Case they should meet other Ships at Sea, or
be cast on some inhospitable Shore, which should refuse to
trade with them for such Things are absolutely necessary
for the Preservation of their Lives, or the Safety of the Ship
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1st ed line begins with "and"
line ends with "Ship" in 1 st ed.; In subsequent eds. this line ends with "the" and "ship is added to the next line
History of the Inducements Men have to engage themselves
Eds 2,3 & 4 "head-"
Ed 1 "headlong"
In 1st ed. is the the catchword "headlong" is spelled out in full,In eds. 2, 3 & 4 it is shortened to "head-"
The PREFACE.
headlong in a Life of so much Peril to themselves, and so
destructive to the Navigation of the trading World ; to re-
medy which Evil there seems to be but two Ways, either to
find Employment for the great Numbers of Seamen turn'd
destructive to the Navigation of the trading World ; to re-
medy which Evil there seems to be but two Ways, either to
find Employment for the great Numbers of Seamen turn'd
adrift at the Conclusion of a War, and thereby prevent
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in the 2nd-4th ed. line 6 ends with and line 7 begins with ""
suffici-
1st ed "suf-"
l.e.c. in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with "";
in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
1st ed "suf-"
1st ed ""
Places whereto Pyrates resort.
long Peacet I have not so much as heard of a Dutch,
Pyrate:
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1st ed ""
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Py-
1st ed "Pyrate:"
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in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
1st ed "Pyrate: | It"
1st ed "Neigh- | bours;"
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1st ed "Neigh- | bours;"
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in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
but when we account for it, it will, perhaps,
be a
1st ed "be a" NOT "be | a"
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in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with ""
be
1st ed "be a" NOT "be | a"
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in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
Reproach
son take to be, that after a War, when the Dutch Ships
are laid tip, they have a Fishery, where their Seamen find
immediate Business, and as comfortable Bread as they had
before. Had ours the same Recourse in their Necessities,
immediate Business, and as comfortable Bread as they had
before. Had ours the same Recourse in their Necessities,
Eds. 1,2 & 3 "I m"
Eds. 1,2 & 3 "I m"
Fishery is a Trade that cannot be overstock’d ; the Sea is
wide enough for us all, we need not quarrel for Elbow-room :
Its Stores are infinite, and will ever Reward
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reward
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the Labourer.
Its Stores are infinite, and will ever Reward
1st ed capitalized Reward"
1st ed capitalized "Reward"
who employ several hundred Sail constantly in the Trade,
and so sell to us our own Fish. I call it our own, for the Sove-
1st ed capitalized "Reward"
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in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with ""
reignity
Sovereignty
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1st ed "Sove- | reignty"
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in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
of the British Seas, are to this Day
acknowledged
1st ed. "acknowledged"
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in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with ""
acknowledg-
1st ed. "acknowledged"
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in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
us
is | but
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in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with ""
is | but
1st ed. line end is different "where- | fore"
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in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
if there was a publick Spirit amongst
is | but
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is | but
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in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with ""
1st ed. line end is different "be | Reproach"
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in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
well worth our while to establish a National Fishery, whichWould be the best Means in the World to prevent Pyracy,
employ a Number of the Poor, and ease the Nation of a
great Burthen, by lowering the Price of Provision in general,
as well as of several other Commodities.
great Burthen, by lowering the Price of Provision in general,
as well as of several other Commodities.
there are Multitudes of Seamen at this Day unemploy'd; it is
is | but
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in the 2nd-4th ed. line ends with and line begins with ""
it
is | but
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in the 1st ed. line end with "" and line begins with ""
is
but too evident by their straggling, and begging all over the
Kingdom. Nor is it so much their Inclination to Idleness, as
their own hard Fate, in being cast off after their Work is
done, to starve or steal. I have not known a Man of
War
is | but
Kingdom. Nor is it so much their Inclination to Idleness, as
their own hard Fate, in being cast off after their Work is
done, to starve or steal. I have not known a Man of
War
The PREFACE.
War commission’d for several Years past, but three timesp
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her
l.e.c. - 1st ed. ends with "times"; subsequent eds. add the word "her" to this line word and end with "her".
l.e.c. - in 1st ed. line end with "twenty"; subsequent eds. it ends with "Hours;"
24
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in 1st ed. "twenty four" is spelled out; in all subsequent eds. it is the number "24"
Hours;
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in 1st ed. "twenty four" is spelled out; in all subsequent eds. it is the number "24"
Hours;
l.e.c.s - 1st ed ends with "this"; subsequent eds. have added 3 more words and the line ends with "lessen of their".
l.e.c.s - 1st ed ends with "this";
subsequent eds. have added 3 more words and the line ends with "lessen of their".
Wages, and those few who are in Business are poorly paid
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are poorly paid
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in subsequent eds. it end with "are poorly paid" - adding 2 more word to the line
and but poorly fed ; such Usage breeds Dis-
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Discontents amongst
l.e.c. - in 1st ed. ends with "Dis-" ; in subsequent eds. it end with "Discontents amongst"
erning the Privateers of the West-Indies, where I have
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cond
Nature, it is no Wonder that, when an honest Livlyhood
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is
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spelling is also changed from Livlyhood to Livelihood
Liveli-
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spelling is also changed from Livlyhood to Livelihood
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spelling is also changed from Livlyhood to Livelihood
not easily had, they run into one so like their own ;
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l.e.c. - Eds. 1, 2 & 3 line ends with " their own; so that"; ed.4(Vol.I) line end with "their own"
so that
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War
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l.e.c. - Eds 1, 2 & 3: "War are a Nur-" ; ed 4(Vol.I) "War"
will be natural to enquire why they are not taken and de-
stroy'd, before they come to any Head, seeing that they are
stroy'd, before they come to any Head, seeing that they are
spelling is changed - 1st ed "station'd"; Eds. 2, 3 & 4(Vol.I) "stationed"
stationed
spelling is changed - 1st ed "station'd"; Eds. 2, 3 & 4(Vol.I) "stationed"
in our Ame-cient to contend with a powerful Enemy. This Enquiry,
perhaps, will not turn much to the Honour of those concern'd
in that Service however, I hope I may be excus'd, if what
I hint is with a Design of serving the Publick.
in that Service however, I hope I may be excus'd, if what
I hint is with a Design of serving the Publick.
Seas for Years, without ever being light upon, by any of our
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our
Ships of War; when in the mean Time, they (the Py-
Pyrates) shall
p
p
l.e.c. - ed.1 "(the Py-" ; eds. 2 & 3 "(the Pyrates) shall"; ed.4(Vol.1) "(the Pyrates)
Pyrates)
l.e.c. - ed.1 "(the Py-" ; eds. 2 & 3 "(the Pyrates) shall"; ed.4(Vol.1) "(the Pyrates)
l.e.c. - ed.1 "much"; eds. 2 & 3 "much more dili-"; ed.4(Vol.1) "much more"
more
l.e.c. - ed.1 "much"; eds. 2 & 3 "much more dili-"; ed.4(Vol.1) "much more"
l.e.c. - ed.1 "Roberts"; eds.2 & 3 "Roberts and his Crew"; ed.4(Vol.1) "Roberts and his"
and his
l.e.c. - ed.1 "Roberts"; eds.2 & 3 "Roberts and his Crew"; ed.4(Vol.1) "Roberts and his"
and only observe for the present, that the Pyrates at Sea,
have the same Sagacity with Robbers at Land; as the latter
understand what Roads are are most frequented, and where it is
most likely to meet with Booty, so the former know what
Latitude to lie in, in order to intercept Ships; and as the
have the same Sagacity with Robbers at Land; as the latter
understand what Roads are are most frequented, and where it is
most likely to meet with Booty, so the former know what
Latitude to lie in, in order to intercept Ships; and as the
Pyrates happen to be in want of Provisions, Stores, or any
particular Lading, they cruise accordingly for such Ships,
particular Lading, they cruise accordingly for such Ships,
spelling change - ed.1 "moraly"; all subsequent eds. "morally"
morally
spelling change - ed.1 "moraly"; all subsequent eds. "morally"
certain of meeting with them ; and by thesame Reason, if the Men of War cruise in those Latitudes,
A 3 they
The PREFACE.
they are
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are
to find the Merchant Ships ; and if the Pyrates are
not to
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to
be met with by the Men of War in such a Latitude, then
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then
surely down the same Latitude may the Merchant Ships ar-
p
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might be
word change - ed.1 "are"
w.c. - in the 2nd, 3rd & 4th eds. ;
in the 1st ed.
as sure of finding the Pyrates, as the
Pyrates are
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in the 2nd-4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
Pyrates
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in the 1st ed. line 1 ends with "Pyrates are";
are
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l.e.c. - ed.4(Vol.1) "not | to"
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in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
not
l.e.c. - ed.1, 2 & 3 "not to"
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in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
to
line beginning change - ed.1, 2 & 3 "be"
l.e.c. - ed.4(Vol.1)"Latitude, | then"
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in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
Latitude,
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in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
then
line beginning changes - ed.1, 2 & 3"surely"
l.e.c. - ed.1, 3 & 4(Vol.1) "Ships | arrive"
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in the 1st & 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
arrive
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safely to their Port.
To make this a little plainer to my Country Readers,
I must observe that all our outward bound Ships, sometime
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time
after they leave the l.and, steer into the Latitude of
the Place they are bound to ; if to the West-India Islands,
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in the 2nd & 3rd eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
rive
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To make this a little plainer to my Country Readers,
I must observe that all our outward bound Ships, sometime
l.e.c.s - 4(Vol.1)"some- | time"
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in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
some-
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in the 1st-3rd eds. line 7 ends with "";
time
line beginning changes - ed.1, 2 & 3 "after "
the Place they are bound to ; if to the West-India Islands,
or any Part of the Main of America, as New-York,
New-England, Virginia, &c. because the Latitude is
the only Certainty in those Voyages to be found, and then
they sail due West, till they come to their Port, without
altering their Course. In this West Way lie the Pyrates,
New-England, Virginia, &c. because the Latitude is
the only Certainty in those Voyages to be found, and then
they sail due West, till they come to their Port, without
altering their Course. In this West Way lie the Pyrates,
whether it he to Virginia, &c. or Nevis, St. Christo-
phers, Montserat, Jamaica, &c. so that if the Mer-
chant Ships hound thither, do not fall a Prey to them one
Day,they mult another: Therefore I say, if the Men of War
p
p
War
take the same Track, the Pyrates must unavoidably fall into
p
p
phers, Montserat, Jamaica, &c. so that if the Mer-
chant Ships hound thither, do not fall a Prey to them one
Day,they mult another: Therefore I say, if the Men of War
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in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
of
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in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
War
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in the 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line - "
fall
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in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
into
their Mouths, or he frighted away, for where the
Game is,
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is
there will the Vermin be ; if the latter should be the Case,
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Case
the trading Ships, as I said before, will pass unmolested and
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lested and
safe, and the Pyrates be reduced to take Refuge in some of
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in some of
their lurking Holes about the uninhabited Islands, where
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Game
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is
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the
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Case
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unmo-
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lested and
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Refuge
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in some of
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Islands,
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in the 1st-3rd eds. line - ends with "";
where
their Fate would be like that of the Fox in his Den, if
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they
if they
should venture out, they would he hunted and taken, and if
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and if
they stay within they must starve.
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Den, if they
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Den,
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they
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line beginning changes - ed.1 "they should" ; eds.2 & 3 "if they"
l.e.c.s - eds.1 & 4(Vol.1) "taken, | and if "
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in the 1st & 4th eds. line - ends with "", and "" is on line -
taken,
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in the 2nd & 3rd eds. line - ends with ""
and if
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ly shift their Rovings, according to the Season of the Year;
in the Summer they cruise mostly along the Coast of the Con-
tinent of America, but the Winters there, being a little
too cold for them, they follow the Sun, and go towards the
Islands, at the approach of cold Weather. Every Man
who has used the West-India Trade, knows this to be
tinent of America, but the Winters there, being a little
too cold for them, they follow the Sun, and go towards the
Islands, at the approach of cold Weather. Every Man
who has used the West-India Trade, knows this to be
true ; therefore, since we are so well acquainted with all
their Motions, I cannot see why our Men of War under a
proper Regulation, may not go to the Southward, instead of
lying up all the Winter useless : But I shall proceed too far
in
their Motions, I cannot see why our Men of War under a
proper Regulation, may not go to the Southward, instead of
lying up all the Winter useless : But I shall proceed too far
in
The PREFACE.
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thing of the following Sheets, which the Author may venture
to assure the Reader that they have one Thing to recommend
them, which is Truth those Facts which he himself was
not an Eye-Witness of, he had from the authentickRelati-
Relations
ons
of the Persons concern'd in taking the Pyrates, aswell
well as
as
from the Mouths of the Pyrates themselves, after they
they were
were
taken, and he conceives no Man can produce betterTesti-
Testimonies
monies
to support the Credit of any History.
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ons
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as
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were
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Testimonies
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It will be observed, that the Account of the Actions of
Roberts runs into a greater Length, than that of any other
Pyrate, for which we can assign two Reasons, first, because
he ravaged the Seas longer than the rest, and of Consequence
there must be a greater Scene of Business in his Life: Second-
Se-
p
Roberts runs into a greater Length, than that of any other
Pyrate, for which we can assign two Reasons, first, because
he ravaged the Seas longer than the rest, and of Consequence
there must be a greater Scene of Business in his Life: Second-
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "Second- | ly"; ed.4(Vol.1) "Se- | condly"
ly
condly
,
being resolved not to weary the Reader, with tiresome
tire-
p
some
Repetitions: When we found the Circumstances inRoberts’s
Ro-
p
bert's
Life, and other Pyrates, either as to pyratical Articles, or
Ar-
p
ticles or
any Thing else, to be the same, we thought it best to give them
it
p
best to give them
but once, and chose Roberts’s Life forthat Purpose, he ha-
p
b
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "tiresome |"; ed.4(Vol.1) "tire- | some"
some
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "Robert's |"; ed.4(Vol.1) "Ro- | bert's".
bert's
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "Articles, or | "; ed.4(Vol.1) "Ar- | ticles or".
ticles or
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "it best to give them | "; ed.4(Vol.1) "thought it | best to give them".
best to give them
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 " Robert's Life for that Purpose, he ha- | ving"; ed.4(Vol.1) "Robert's Life for | that Purpose".
that Purpose, he having
ving
made more Noise in the World, tham some others.
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than some others.
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As to the Lives of our two female Pyrates, we must con-
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conffess
fess
they may appear a little Extravagant
extravagant
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never the less true for seeming so, but as they were pub-
lickly try’d
tried
n
-l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "World , than some others"; ed.4(Vol.1) "World, | than some others.".
than some others.
1- eds.1, 2 & 3 have 11 lines in this paragrpah ed.4(Vol.1) has 12 lines ine this paragraph
2- This means everyting in the 4th ed. is moved down at leat 1 line. This shift in line numbering
is compund in the next paragraph, so that be the end of the page in the 1st - 3rd eds. a new paragraph begins,
and there are 2 more lines of text in these eds. *See note at the end of the page.
As to the Lives of our two female Pyrates, we must con-
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "must con- | ffess"; ed.4(Vol.1) "must | conffess".
conffess
capitalization changes - eds.1, 2 & 3 capitalized "Extravagant"; in ed.4(Vol.1) all lower case"extravagant".
, yet they arenever the less true for seeming so, but as they were pub-
lickly try’d
spelling change ed1:"tried" ed2,3,4(vol.I.)"try'd
for their Pyracies, there are living Witnesses
lickly try’d
n
enough to jusiify what we have laid down concerning them ;
it is certain, we have produced some Particulars which were
not so publickly known, the Reason is, we were more enough to jusiify what we have laid down concerning them ;
it is certain, we have produced some Particulars which were
not so publickly known, the Reason is, we were more inquisi-
inqui-
p
-tive
sitive
into the Circumstances of their past Lives, than otherinto the Circumstances of their past Lives, than other
People, who had no other Design, than that of gratifying
spelling change ed1:"tried" ed2,3,4(vol.I.)"try'd
for their Pyracies, there are living Witnessesenough to jusiify what we have laid down concerning them ;
it is certain, we have produced some Particulars which were
not so publickly known, the Reason is, we were more enough to jusiify what we have laid down concerning them ;
it is certain, we have produced some Particulars which were
not so publickly known, the Reason is, we were more inquisi-
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "inquisi- | tive"; ed.4(Vol.1) "inqui- | sitive".
-tive
People, who had no other Design, than that of gratifying
People, who had no other Design, than that of gratifying
their own private Curiosity : If there are some their own private Curiosity : If there are some Incidents and
Incidents
p
and
Turns in their Stories, which may give them a little the
little
p
the
Air of a Novel, they are not invented or contrived
for
p
for
that Purpose, it is a Kind of Reading this Author is
but
little
p
p
their own private Curiosity : If there are some their own private Curiosity : If there are some Incidents and
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 " Incidents and |"; ed.4(Vol.1) "Incidents | and".
and
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "little the |"; ed.4(Vol.1) "little | the".
the
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "contrived for |"; ed.4(Vol.1) "contrived | for".
for
little
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "is but | little"; ed.4(Vol.1) "is | but little".
acquainted with, but as he himself was exceedingly
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "exceedingly |"; ed.4(Vol.1) "exceed- | ingly".
but little
acquainted with, but as he himself was exceed-
p
ingly
diverted with them, when they were related to him, he
p
to
p
him, he thought
thought
they might have the same Effect upon the Reader.
upon
p
the Reader.
A4 I pre
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l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "exceedingly |"; ed.4(Vol.1) "exceed- | ingly".
ingly
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "to him he | thought"; ed.4(Vol.1) "to | him, he thought".
to
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "to him he | thought"; ed.4(Vol.1) "to | him, he thought".
him, he thought
l.e.c. - eds.1, 2 & 3 "upon the Reader"; ed.4(Vol.1) "upon | him, the Reader"
the Reader.
A4 I pre
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of a History to the following Sheets, though they contain no-
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The PREFACE.
I presume we need make no Apology for giving the Name
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of a History to the following Sheets, though they contain
nothing
thing
but the Actions of a Parcel of Robbers. It is Bra-
very and Stratagem in War which make Actions worthy of
Record ; in which Sense the Adventures here related will
be thought deserving that Name. Plutarch is very cir-
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This pushes the text of the 4th ed. down two lines from here on.
of a History to the following Sheets, though they contain
nothing
very and Stratagem in War which make Actions worthy of
Record ; in which Sense the Adventures here related will
be thought deserving that Name. Plutarch is very cir-
Record ; in which Sense the Adventures here related will
be thought deserving that Name. Plutarch is very cir-
cumstantial in relating the Actions of Spartacus, the Slave,
and makes the Conquest of him, one of the greatest Glories
of Marcus Crassus ; and it is probable, if this Slave had cumstantial in relating the Actions of Spartacus, the Slave,
and makes the Conquest of him, one of the greatest Glories
of Marcus Crassus ; and it is probable, if this Slave had
liv’d a little longer, Plutarch would have given us his
Life at large. Rome, the Mistress of the World, was no
be thought deserving that Name. Plutarch is very cir-
cumstantial in relating the Actions of Spartacus, the Slave,
and makes the Conquest of him, one of the greatest Glories
of Marcus Crassus ; and it is probable, if this Slave had cumstantial in relating the Actions of Spartacus, the Slave,
and makes the Conquest of him, one of the greatest Glories
of Marcus Crassus ; and it is probable, if this Slave had
liv’d a little longer, Plutarch would have given us his
Life at large. Rome, the Mistress of the World, was no
more at first than a Refuge for Thieves and Outlaws ; and
if the Progress of our Pyrates had been equal to their Be-
ginning ; had they all united, and settled in some of those
Islands, they mighty by this Timey have been honoured with
the Name of a Commonwealth, and no Power in those Parts
liv’d a little longer, Plutarch would have given us his
Life at large. Rome, the Mistress of the World, was no
more at first than a Refuge for Thieves and Outlaws ; and
if the Progress of our Pyrates had been equal to their Be-
ginning ; had they all united, and settled in some of those
if the Progress of our Pyrates had been equal to their Be-
ginning ; had they all united, and settled in some of those
Islands, they mighty by this Timey have been honoured with
the Name of a Commonwealth, and no Power in those Parts
liv’d a little longer, Plutarch would have given us his
Life at large. Rome, the Mistress of the World, was no
more at first than a Refuge for Thieves and Outlaws ; and
if the Progress of our Pyrates had been equal to their Be-
ginning ; had they all united, and settled in some of those
of the World could have been able to dispute it with them.
If we have seem’d to glance, with seme Freedom at the
Behaviour of some Governors of Provinces abroad it has
been with Caution ; and, perhaps, we have, not declar'd as
much as we knew : However, we hope those Gentlemen in the
Islands, they mighty by this Timey have been honoured with
the Name of a Commonwealth, and no Power in those Parts
of the World could have been able to dispute it with them.
If we have seem’d to glance, with seme Freedom at the
Behaviour of some Governors of Provinces abroad it has
If we have seem’d to glance, with seme Freedom at the
Behaviour of some Governors of Provinces abroad it has
been with Caution ; and, perhaps, we have, not declar'd as
much as we knew : However, we hope those Gentlemen in the
Islands, they mighty by this Timey have been honoured with
the Name of a Commonwealth, and no Power in those Parts
of the World could have been able to dispute it with them.
If we have seem’d to glance, with seme Freedom at the
Behaviour of some Governors of Provinces abroad it has
same Station, who have never given Occasion for the like
Censure, will take no Offence, tho’ the Word Governor is
sometimes made use of. c
P. S. It will be necessary to add a Word or two to thisc
Preface in order to inform the Reader, that there are se¬
been with Caution ; and, perhaps, we have, not declar'd as
much as we knew : However, we hope those Gentlemen in the
same Station, who have never given Occasion for the like
Censure, will take no Offence, tho’ the Word Governor is
sometimes made use of.
Censure, will take no Offence, tho’ the Word Governor is
sometimes made use of. c
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P. S. It will be necessary to add a Word or two to thisc
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the previous line
Preface in order to inform the Reader, that there are se¬
been with Caution ; and, perhaps, we have, not declar'd as
much as we knew : However, we hope those Gentlemen in the
same Station, who have never given Occasion for the like
Censure, will take no Offence, tho’ the Word Governor is
sometimes made use of.
veral material Additions made to this second Impression,
which swelling the Book in Bulk, must of Consequence add a
small Matter to its Price.
The first Impression having been received with so much
Success by the Publick, occasioned a very earnest Demand
P. S. It will be necessary to add a Word or two to thisc
Preface in order to inform the Reader, that there are se¬
veral material Additions made to this second Impression,
which swelling the Book in Bulk, must of Consequence add a
small Matter to its Price.
which swelling the Book in Bulk, must of Consequence add a
small Matter to its Price.
The first Impression having been received with so much
Success by the Publick, occasioned a very earnest Demand
P. S. It will be necessary to add a Word or two to thisc
In the 2nd - 4th eds. approximately 2 more pages of text have been added; in the 1st ed. the text for "The Preface ends on
the previous line
Preface in order to inform the Reader, that there are se¬
veral material Additions made to this second Impression,
which swelling the Book in Bulk, must of Consequence add a
small Matter to its Price.
for a second : In the mean Time, several Persons who had
been taken by the Pyrates, as well as others who had been
concerned in taking of them, have been so kind to commu-
nicate several Facts and Circumstances to us which had
escaped us in the first Impression. This occasioned some De-
The first Impression having been received with so much
Success by the Publick, occasioned a very earnest Demand
for a second : In the mean Time, several Persons who had
been taken by the Pyrates, as well as others who had been
concerned in taking of them, have been so kind to commu-
been taken by the Pyrates, as well as others who had been
concerned in taking of them, have been so kind to commu-
nicate several Facts and Circumstances to us which had
escaped us in the first Impression. This occasioned some De-
The first Impression having been received with so much
Success by the Publick, occasioned a very earnest Demand
for a second : In the mean Time, several Persons who had
been taken by the Pyrates, as well as others who had been
concerned in taking of them, have been so kind to commu-
lay , therefore if we have not brought it outy as soon as
wish’d it was to render it the more compleat. nicate several Facts and Circumstances to us which had
escaped us in the first Impression. This occasioned some De-
lay , therefore if we have not brought it outy as soon as
wish’d it was to render it the more compleat.
We shall not enter into a Detail of all the new Matter
inserted here, but the Description of the Islands St. Thome
c
wish’d it was to render it the more compleat. nicate several Facts and Circumstances to us which had
escaped us in the first Impression. This occasioned some De-
lay , therefore if we have not brought it outy as soon as
wish’d it was to render it the more compleat.
We shall not enter into a Detail of all the new Matter
inserted here, but the Description of the Islands St. Thome
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The PREFACE.
We shall not enter into a Detail of all the new Matter
inserted here, but the Description of the Islands St. Thome
c
&c. and that of Brasil are not to be passed by, with-
out a little Notice. It must be observed, that our spe- &c. and that of Brasil are not to be passed by, with-
out a little Notice. It must be observed, that our spe-
culative Mathematicians and Geographers, who are, no
doubt, Men of the greatest Learning, seldom travel far-
inserted here, but the Description of the Islands St. Thome
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&c. and that of Brasil are not to be passed by, with-
out a little Notice. It must be observed, that our spe- &c. and that of Brasil are not to be passed by, with-
out a little Notice. It must be observed, that our spe-
culative Mathematicians and Geographers, who are, no
doubt, Men of the greatest Learning, seldom travel far-
ther than their Closets for their Knowledge, &c. are
therefore unqualified to give as a good Description of
Countries: It is for this Reason that all our Maps and
Atlasses are so monstrously faulty, for these Gentlemen are
obliged to take their Accounts from the Reports of illite- culative Mathematicians and Geographers, who are, no
doubt, Men of the greatest Learning, seldom travel far-
ther than their Closets for their Knowledge, &c. are
therefore unqualified to give as a good Description of
Countries: It is for this Reason that all our Maps and
therefore unqualified to give as a good Description of
Countries: It is for this Reason that all our Maps and
Atlasses are so monstrously faulty, for these Gentlemen are
obliged to take their Accounts from the Reports of illite- culative Mathematicians and Geographers, who are, no
doubt, Men of the greatest Learning, seldom travel far-
ther than their Closets for their Knowledge, &c. are
therefore unqualified to give as a good Description of
Countries: It is for this Reason that all our Maps and
rate Men.
It must be noted also, that when the Masters of Ships
make Discoveries this Way, they are not fond of commu-
nicating them a Man’s knowing this or that Coast, bet-
¬ter than others, recommends him in his Business, and Atlasses are so monstrously faulty, for these Gentlemen are
obliged to take their Accounts from the Reports of illite-
rate Men.
It must be noted also, that when the Masters of Ships
make Discoveries this Way, they are not fond of commu-
It must be noted also, that when the Masters of Ships
make Discoveries this Way, they are not fond of commu-
nicating them a Man’s knowing this or that Coast, bet-
¬ter than others, recommends him in his Business, and Atlasses are so monstrously faulty, for these Gentlemen are
obliged to take their Accounts from the Reports of illite-
rate Men.
It must be noted also, that when the Masters of Ships
make Discoveries this Way, they are not fond of commu-
makes him more useful, and he'll no more discover it than a
Tradesman will the Mystery of his Trade.
The Gentleman who has taken the Pains to make these
Observations, is Mr. Atkins, a Surgeon, an ingenious
Man in his own Profession, and one who is not ty’d down nicating them a Man’s knowing this or that Coast, bet-
¬ter than others, recommends him in his Business, and
makes him more useful, and he'll no more discover it than a
Tradesman will the Mystery of his Trade.
The Gentleman who has taken the Pains to make these
Tradesman will the Mystery of his Trade.
The Gentleman who has taken the Pains to make these
Observations, is Mr. Atkins, a Surgeon, an ingenious
Man in his own Profession, and one who is not ty’d down nicating them a Man’s knowing this or that Coast, bet-
¬ter than others, recommends him in his Business, and
makes him more useful, and he'll no more discover it than a
Tradesman will the Mystery of his Trade.
The Gentleman who has taken the Pains to make these
by any narrow Considerations from doing a Service to the
Publick, and has been pleased generously to communicate
them for the good of others. I don’t doubt, but his Ob-
servations will be found curious and very serviceable to
such as Trade to those Parts, besides a Method of Trade is Observations, is Mr. Atkins, a Surgeon, an ingenious
Man in his own Profession, and one who is not ty’d down
by any narrow Considerations from doing a Service to the
Publick, and has been pleased generously to communicate
them for the good of others. I don’t doubt, but his Ob-
Publick, and has been pleased generously to communicate
them for the good of others. I don’t doubt, but his Ob-
servations will be found curious and very serviceable to
such as Trade to those Parts, besides a Method of Trade is Observations, is Mr. Atkins, a Surgeon, an ingenious
Man in his own Profession, and one who is not ty’d down
by any narrow Considerations from doing a Service to the
Publick, and has been pleased generously to communicate
them for the good of others. I don’t doubt, but his Ob-
here laid down with the Portuguese, which may prove
of great Profit to some of our Countrymen, if followed ac-
cording to his Plan.
It is hoped these Things will satisfy the Publick, that
the Author of the following Sheets considered nothing so servations will be found curious and very serviceable to
such as Trade to those Parts, besides a Method of Trade is
here laid down with the Portuguese, which may prove
of great Profit to some of our Countrymen, if followed ac-
cording to his Plan.
of great Profit to some of our Countrymen, if followed ac-
cording to his Plan.
It is hoped these Things will satisfy the Publick, that
the Author of the following Sheets considered nothing so servations will be found curious and very serviceable to
such as Trade to those Parts, besides a Method of Trade is
here laid down with the Portuguese, which may prove
of great Profit to some of our Countrymen, if followed ac-
cording to his Plan.
much as making the Book useful ; ------ tho’ he has been in-
formed, that some Gentlemen have rais'd an Objection a-
gainst the Truth of its Contents, viz. that it seems calcu-
lated to entertain and divert. ------- If the Favts are related
with some Agreeableness and Life, we hope it will not be It is hoped these Things will satisfy the Publick, that
the Author of the following Sheets considered nothing so
much as making the Book useful ; ------ tho’ he has been in-
formed, that some Gentlemen have rais'd an Objection a-
gainst the Truth of its Contents, viz. that it seems calcu-
formed, that some Gentlemen have rais'd an Objection a-
gainst the Truth of its Contents, viz. that it seems calcu-
lated to entertain and divert. ------- If the Favts are related
with some Agreeableness and Life, we hope it will not be It is hoped these Things will satisfy the Publick, that
the Author of the following Sheets considered nothing so
much as making the Book useful ; ------ tho’ he has been in-
formed, that some Gentlemen have rais'd an Objection a-
gainst the Truth of its Contents, viz. that it seems calcu-
imputed as a Fault ; but as to its Credit, we can assure them
that the Sea-faring Men, that is all that know the Na-
lated to entertain and divert. ------- If the Favts are related
with some Agreeableness and Life, we hope it will not be
imputed as a Fault ; but as to its Credit, we can assure them
that the Sea-faring Men, that is all that know the Na-
tureture of these Things , have not been able to make the least
Objection to its Credit: —- And he witt be bold to affirm, c
that
that the Sea-faring Men, that is all that know the Na-
lated to entertain and divert. ------- If the Favts are related
with some Agreeableness and Life, we hope it will not be
imputed as a Fault ; but as to its Credit, we can assure them
that the Sea-faring Men, that is all that know the Na-
tureture of these Things , have not been able to make the least
Objection to its Credit: —- And he witt be bold to affirm, c
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that
The PREFACE.
ture of these Things , have not been able to make the least
Objection to its Credit: —- And he witt be bold to affirm,
c
that there is not a Fact or Circumstance in the whole
p
whole Book,
p
Book,
but he is able to prove by credible Witnesses.
There have been same other Pyrates, besides those whose
History are here related such as are hereafter named,
Objection to its Credit: —- And he witt be bold to affirm,
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the text of the 4th ed. down two lines from here on
that there is not a Fact or Circumstance in the whole
l.e.c. in the 4th ed. this line ends with the word with "whole" and "Book is on the next line; in the 2nd & 3rd eds. the corresponding
this kine ends with the words "whole Book".
whole Book,
l.e.c. in the 2nd & 3rd eds. the line end with the words the
"whole Book"; in the 4th ed. the corresponding line ends with "whole" and "Book is on the next
line
Book,
There have been same other Pyrates, besides those whose
History are here related such as are hereafter named,
There have been same other Pyrates, besides those whose
History are here related such as are hereafter named,
and their adventures are as extravagant and full of Mis-
chief, as those who are the Subject of this Book. ------ The
Author has already begun to digest them into Method, and and their adventures are as extravagant and full of Mis-
chief, as those who are the Subject of this Book. ------ The
Author has already begun to digest them into Method, and
as soon as he receives some Materials to male them com-
pleat, (which he shortly expects from the West-indies) If
History are here related such as are hereafter named,
and their adventures are as extravagant and full of Mis-
chief, as those who are the Subject of this Book. ------ The
Author has already begun to digest them into Method, and and their adventures are as extravagant and full of Mis-
chief, as those who are the Subject of this Book. ------ The
Author has already begun to digest them into Method, and
as soon as he receives some Materials to male them com-
pleat, (which he shortly expects from the West-indies) If
as soon as he receives some Materials to male them com-
pleat, (which he shortly expects from the West-indies) If
the Publick gives him Encouragement he intends to venture
upon a second Volume, the Fublick gives him Encouragement he intends to venture
upon a second Volume,
pleat, (which he shortly expects from the West-indies) If
the Publick gives him Encouragement he intends to venture
upon a second Volume, the Fublick gives him Encouragement he intends to venture
upon a second Volume,