Captain Charles Johnson is a pseudonym attributed to the author of the book "A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pyrates," commonly referred to as "A General History of the Pirates."
This extensive work, initially published in 1724, recounts in detail the adventures of various pirates during the "Golden Age of Piracy" in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
Scholars recognize the book as one of the primary sources on piracy from that era and acknowledge its significant influence on the portrayal of pirates in literature and popular culture, despite the uncertainty surrounding the true identity of Captain Charles Johnson.
“A General History of the Pirates” also known as “A General History of the Pyrates” was written by Captain Charles Johnson, although the true identity of the author remains uncertain. The book was first published in 1724 under the title “A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pyrates” and is a comprehensive account of various pirates and their exploits during the “Golden Age of Piracy” in the late 17th and early 18th c… Read More
