A General History of the Pyrates, published in 1724 under the name Captain Charles Johnson, is the principal early source on the pirates of the golden age. It collects biographies of notorious figures such as Blackbeard, Bartholomew Roberts, and Anne Bonny, recounting their exploits, crews, and ends.
The book shaped the popular image of piracy for centuries and remains a cornerstone of pirate history and legend. Whether fact or embellishment, its tales have informed countless later works. This free EPUB edition presents the complete text for readers interested in maritime history, the Atlantic world, and the lore of buccaneers.