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Charles Johnson
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Captain Charles Johnson was the British author of the 1724 book A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates, whose identity remains a mystery. No record exists of a captain by this name, and "Captain Charles Johnson" is generally considered a pen name for one of London's writer-publishers. Some scholars have suggested that the author was actually Daniel Defoe, but this is disputed.
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About Charles Johnson
First book
1724
Years writing
12
Captain Charles Johnson was the British author of the 1724 book A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates, whose identity remains a mystery. No record exists of a captain by this name, and "Captain Charles Johnson" is generally considered a pen name for one of London's writer-publishers. Some scholars have suggested that the author was actually Daniel Defoe, but this is disputed.
Charles Johnson is historically recognized as the definitive biographer of the most famous pirates.
His most iconic work documents in detail the general history of the robberies and murders of piracy.
Throughout his prolific career, he has published a total of 87 diverse works.
His writing covers topics as varied as urban planning, fiction, and church work with youth.
The author explores personal and reflective facets in his main work titled Recrafting a Life.
