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1678 Untitled

Collection: JCB Archive of Early American Images
Original in the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University

Scenes from the life of a pirate. Six vignettes show scenes of torture, cannibalism, naval battle, and warfare. Two pirates stand on either side of title; one pirate steps on a native American in feathered headdress who clutches riches, the other steps on a European gentleman who begs for mercy.

1700 Untitled

Collection: JCB Archive of Early American Images
Original in the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University

Two pirates flank the title. One draws his sword at a man lying at his feet who offers up money. The other stands above a black [slave] who lies on an ingot of gold [?] and coins. In the background are a town buring and a scene of warfare.

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Brief van den Spaenschen Generael Don Alonzo del Campo Spinoce, aen Morgan Admirael van de Rovers

Collection: JCB Archive of Early American Images
Original in the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University

Scene of naval warfare and an attack by pirates on a town. Built environment includes ships, boats, and fortifications.

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Naval attack on seaport

Collection: JCB Archive of Early American Images
Original in the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University

Ships attack fortifications and town. Includes scene of naval warfare, cannons firing, churches, and dwellings.

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