The pirates of the New England coast, 1630-1730

Name: The pirates of the New England coast, 1630-1730
Author: George Francis Dow

By George Francis Dow

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This work surveys a century of piracy along the New England coastline, assembling court records, newspapers, eyewitness narratives, and contemporary histories to profile raids, captures, trials, and escapes. It combines narrative episodes of individual pirate ventures with analysis of pirate cruising grounds, shipboard life, and legal responses by colonial authorities. Chapters compile personal accounts, trial proceedings, and illustrative maps and engravings, while appendices reproduce commissions, dying speeches, and other primary documents to illuminate how maritime crime affected coastal communities and commerce.

About the Author

George Francis Dow

George Francis Dow was an American author and historian known for his detailed explorations of early New England life. His works, such as "Domestic Life in New England in the Seventeenth Century" and "Every Day Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony," provide valuable insights into the social customs and daily experiences of the period. Dow's research often focused on the maritime history of New England, as seen in his notable book "The Pirates of the New England Coast, 1630-1730," which examines the notorious figures and events that shaped the region's coastal narrative. His contributions have enriched the understanding of colonial American history.