“I do not care so much for the death of my gunner, as for other passages of my voyage, for I have good friends in England that will bring me off for that.”
Quote by William Kidd
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The tryal of Capt. William Kidd for murther & piracy upon six several indictments: as also the tryals of Nicholas Churchill, James Howe, Robert Lamley, William Jenkins, Gabriel Loff, Hugh Parrot, Abel Owens, Richard Barlicorn, & Darby Mullins, at the Admiralty sessions held at the Old Bailey, London, on the 8th & 9th of May, 1701
This book presents a contemporary account of the legal proceedings against Captain William Kidd and nine of his associates, who were tried at the Admiralty sessions in London in May 1701. The text documents the indictments for murder and piracy, the testimonies, and the outcomes of the trial, offering a primary source for understanding early 18th-century maritime law and the notorious case of Kidd, whose privateering activities led to accusations of criminal acts on the high seas. more
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William Kidd
William Kidd, born in 1645 and died on May 23, 1701, was a notorious pirate. He was born in Scotland and later became a captain in the British Royal Navy before he defected and joined the ranks of pirates. Kidd is known for his adventures in the Caribbean Sea, particularly for his 1691 attack on the Indian ship Quedagh Merchant. His actions ultimately led to his capture and trial in New York. Kidd's story has become widely known in literature and popular culture. more
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