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Capt. William Kidd, reviled as a bloodthirsty pirate, was a Scottish-born minister's son who may actually have been innocent of piracy but was certainly hanged for it. Based on official admiralty records, this fascinating volume offers an astonishing glimpse into the world of 17th-century piracy, the workings of the English judicial system, and the actual dialogue and day-to-day realities of a riveting murder trial.Seitz, Don C. is the author of 'Tryal of Capt. William Kidd for Muther and Piracy', published 2001 under ISBN 9780486417301 and ISBN 0486417301.
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