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The King of Pirates is a classic novel written by Daniel Defoe, the author of Robinson Crusoe. The story takes place during the Golden Age of Piracy in the late 17th and early 18th centuries and follows the adventures of a young man named Captain Avery, who becomes the most notorious pirate of his time. As a young sailor, Avery is forced into piracy after being mistreated by his superiors on a merchant ship. He quickly rises through the ranks of the pirate world and becomes known as the ""King of Pirates"" due to his cunning and successful raids on ships. The novel follows Avery as he navigates the treacherous waters of the Caribbean, battles rival pirate crews, and evades the authorities who are determined to capture him. Along the way, he forms alliances with other pirates and encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful woman who becomes his love interest.Despite his success as a pirate, Avery begins to question his chosen path and ultimately decides to retire from piracy and live a more peaceful life. However, his past catches up with him and he is forced to face the consequences of his actions.The King of Pirates is a thrilling adventure story that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of piracy during a tumultuous time in history. Defoe's vivid descriptions of life at sea and the characters who populate this world make this a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure tales.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.