THE PIRATES OWN BOOKAuthentic Narratives of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers.byCharles EllmsOriginally published 1837

By the universal law of nations, robbery or forcible depredation upon the "high seas," animo furandi, is piracy. The meaning of the phrase "high seas," embraces not only the waters of the ocean, which are out of sight of land, but the waters on the sea coast below low water mark, whether within the territorial boundaries of a foreign nation, or of a domestic state. Blackstone says that the main sea or high sea begins at low water mark. But between the high water mark and low water mark, wh...

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"The Pirates Own Book" by Charles Ellms is a captivating collection of tales that delves into the thrilling and often perilous lives of pirates. Ellms presents a vivid portrayal of the Golden Age of Piracy, featuring notorious figures such as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. The book combines historical accounts with adventurous narratives, offering readers a glimpse into the lawless seas where treasure and danger awaited. Ellms' storytelling brings to life the excitement and brutality of pira...

In the mind of the mariner, there is a superstitious horror connected with the name of Pirate; and there are few subjects that interest and excite the curiosity of mankind generally, more than the desperate exploits, foul doings, and diabolical career of these monsters in human form. A piratical crew is generally formed of the desperadoes and runagates of every clime and nation. The pirate, from the perilous nature of his occupation, when not cruising on the ocean, the great highway of nat...

In the mind of the mariner, there is a superstitious horror connected with the name of Pirate; and there are few subjects that interest and excite the curiosity of mankind generally, more than the desperate exploits, foul doings, and diabolical career of these monsters in human form.

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