Excerpt from Captain Kidd: Jr. A Farcical Adventure in Three Acts New York Johnson Young November by Messrs. Cohan Present Harris, Kidd, by Samuel French All Rights Reserved Captain Kidd, Jr. A Farcical Adventure in Three Acts
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an in-depth analysis of Captain William Kidd as a historical figure and the legends that have grown up around him. The author places Kidd within the broader context of seventeenth-century piracy, presenting a wealth of primary source evidence and illuminating the social and political forces that shaped his life. The book explores the complex relationship between fact and fiction in the construction of historical narratives and in the case of Kidd, argues that the legends surrounding him reveal as much about the era in which they were created as about the man himself. The author examines the evolution of Kidd's image from notorious pirate to romantic hero, revealing the ways in which cultural values and historical contexts have influenced our understanding of him. Ultimately, this book offers a nuanced and thought-provoking assessment of Captain Kidd, shedding new light on one of the most enigmatic figures in maritime history. By unraveling the layers of myth and legend that have obscured the real man, the author provides a fresh perspective on Kidd's life and legacy, inviting readers to reconsider the nature of historical truth and the enduring power of storytelling. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331570400_0
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