{"product_id":"the-pirate-captain-ned-low-his-life-and-mysterious-fate-9781399094313","title":"The Pirate Captain Ned Low: His Life and Mysterious Fate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eNed Low, a pirate from London, started his career in piracy with a single gunshot after being provoked by the ship's captain. He and his crewmates held a council, stitched a black flag, and voted to make war against all ships, flying any flag. Low's life was one of failed redemption and he became infamous for his extreme violence, fatalistic behavior, and being classified as hostis humani generis. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pen \u0026amp; Sword Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdward Ned Low's career in piracy began with a single gunshot, igniting a mutiny on a logging ship in the Bay of Honduras. Born in London, Low was a skilled sailor who, driven by a thirst for adventure and revenge, led a dozen of his crewmates in a war against ships from any nation, flying any flag. With his name becoming synonymous with brutality and torture during the 1720s, Low carved a path of destruction from the shores of Nova Scotia to the Azores, the coast of Africa, and throughout the Caribbean. Despite his brief rise to prominence, Low's life was a tale of failed redemption. A thief from childhood, he briefly tasted success but ultimately fell deeper into the world of crime. He was feared even by his own crew, known for his extreme violence, fatalistic behavior, and his status as one of the most notorious pirates in history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdmiralty Law classified pirates as hostis humani generis, recognizing them as common enemies of all mankind. Low's actions and reputation exemplified the dangers and consequences of engaging in piracy, serving as a warning to future generations. His life, marked by violence, tragedy, and a relentless pursuit of power, remains a captivating chapter in the annals of maritime history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 534g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 165 x 240 x 27 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781399094313\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicky Nielsen","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44101067276538,"sku":"9781399094313","price":14.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1660326488973_book.jpg?v=1660559204","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-pirate-captain-ned-low-his-life-and-mysterious-fate-9781399094313","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}