# A General History of the Pirates — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for A General History of the Pirates by Captain Charles Johnson.

- [The Preface](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/the-preface.md): The preface discusses the origins of piracy, linking it to the transition from privateering in wartime to piracy in peacetime, and criticizes the inefficacy of naval patrols in the Americas. It argues that pirates exploi
- [A General History of the Pirates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/a-general-history-of-the-pirates.md): This chapter introduces the rise of piracy in the Caribbean, focusing on the settlement of pirates in the Providence Islands and their early exploits. It sets the stage for the Golden Age of Piracy by detailing the econo
- [Of Captain Avery, and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/i-of-captain-avery-and-his-crew.md): This chapter recounts the story of Captain Avery, a pirate who became the subject of exaggerated legends claiming he had become a king in Madagascar, married the Great Mogul's daughter, and amassed immense wealth. In rea
- [Of Captain Martel, and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/ii-of-captain-martel-and-his-crew.md): This chapter recounts the brief but successful pirate career of Captain Martel, who operated in the Caribbean after the Peace of Utrecht. It describes how former privateers turned to piracy in peacetime, Martel's capture
- [Of Captain Teach Alias Blackbeard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/iii-of-captain-teach-alias-blackbeard.md): This chapter details the life and exploits of the notorious pirate Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard. It covers his early piracy under Captain Hornigold, his command of the Queen Ann's Revenge, his alliance with Major St

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- [Of Major Stede Bonnet and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/iv-of-major-stede-bonnet-and-his-crew.md)
- [Of Capt. Edward England, and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/v-of-capt-edward-england-and-his-crew.md)
- [Of Captain Charles Vane, and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/vi-of-captain-charles-vane-and-his-crew.md)
- [Of Captain John Rackam, and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/vii-of-captain-john-rackam-and-his-crew.md)
- [The Life of Mary Read](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/the-life-of-mary-read.md)
- [The Life of Anne Bonny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/the-life-of-anne-bonny.md)
- [Of Captain Howel Davis, and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/viii-of-captain-howel-davis-and-his-crew.md)
- [IX: Of Captain Bartho. Roberts, and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/ix-of-captain-bartho-roberts-and-his-crew.md)
- [Of Captain Anstis, and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/x-of-captain-anstis-and-his-crew.md)
- [Of Captain Worley, and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/xi-of-captain-worley-and-his-crew.md)
- [Of Capt. George Lowther, and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/xii-of-capt-george-lowther-and-his-crew.md)
- [Of Captain Edward Low, and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/xiii-of-captain-edward-low-and-his-crew.md)
- [Of Capt. John Evans, and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/xiv-of-capt-john-evans-and-his-crew.md)
- [Of Captain John Phillips, and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/xv-of-captain-john-phillips-and-his-crew.md)
- [Of Captain Spriggs, and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/xvi-of-captain-spriggs-and-his-crew.md)
- [An Account of the Piracies and Murders Committed by Philip Roche, etc.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/an-account-of-the-piracies-and-murders-committed-by-philip-roche-etc.md)
- [An Abstract of the Civil Law and Statute Law Now in Force, in Relation to Piracy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/an-abstract-of-the-civil-law-and-statute-law-now-in-force-in-relation-to-piracy.md)
- [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/endnotes.md)

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