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The pirates own book, or, Authentic narratives of the lives, exploits, and executions of the most celebrated sea robbers : with historical sketches of the Joassamee, Spanish, Ladrone, West India, Malay, and Algerine pirates.

Other author/creatorEllms, Charles.
Other author/creatorDickinson, Samuel N. (Samuel Nelson), 1801-1848.
Other author/creatorFrost, Eliza A., autographer.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoPortland [Me.] : Published by Sanborn & Carter ; Philadelphia : Thomas, Cowperthwait, & Co., [1837]
Descriptionxii, 1 unnumbered page, 14-432 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Subject(s)
Portion of title Pirates own book
Portion of title Authentic narratives of the lives, exploits, and executions of the most celebrated sea robbers
Local noteJoyner Rare copy autographed on front fly-leaf: "Eliza A. Frost, 1875."
General note"The anonymous compiler of 'The pirates own book' was Charles Ellms"--Pref. to the 1924 ed.
General noteCopyrighted 1837 by Samuel N. Dickinson.
References Sabin 63015
Acquisitions source Joyner Rare copy Purchased from Washington Bookstore + Coffee Shop, 2/10/2015
LCCN 2006576449

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Rare Collection G535 .P57 1837 ✔ Available Request Material