Captain William Kidd and Others of the Buccaneers

John Stevens Cabot Abbott (1805–1877), an American historian and prolific author, is widely recognized for his engaging historical biographies and accessible narratives. Born in Brunswick, Maine, Abbott graduated from Bowdoin College in 1825 and subsequently attended Andover Theological Seminary. His literary career began in earnest after he followed in his brother Jacob's footsteps to become a wr...