This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1864 Excerpt: ...which they had created on the' smaller ishnd. Of the more peaceful of the settlers of Tortuga, who had already formed plantations and begun with success to cultivate tobacco, which turned out of excellent quality, many were massacred; those who fled to the woods and afterward surrendered themselves were hanged; while ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1864 Excerpt: ...which they had created on the' smaller ishnd. Of the more peaceful of the settlers of Tortuga, who had already formed plantations and begun with success to cultivate tobacco, which turned out of excellent quality, many were massacred; those who fled to the woods and afterward surrendered themselves were hanged; while only a few escaped to their brethren in the forests of Hispanioia, Thus every new occurrence tended to inflame the mutual hatred which had so long subsisted between the Spaniards and all other Europeans, and to propagate outrage. Tortuga was soon abandoned by the Spaniards, who took sd much pains to destroy the nest that they flattered themselveg the hornets would not again congregate. In this they were deceived. The Bucaniers returned almost immediately, and became more formidable than ever, giving Spain a practical lesson on the impolicy of converting those who were in the fair way of becoming peaceful and industrious neighbour! into active enemies, regularly banded and organized, and cordially united against a common foe. Above three hundred of the hunters returned to Tortuga after it had been thus desolated and abandoned by the Spaniards; and their ranks were speedily recruited by constant levies of the young, the brave, and the enterprising of different European countries. From about this time cruising upon the Spaniards became more and more frequent; and as the diminished number of cattle made the chase a less profitable occupation, piratical excursions increased and became more bold and alarming; The Brethren of the Coast had-now been long known as a distinct association, and thei laws, manners, and customs had become the subject of speculation and curiosity; Though their peculiarities have been egregiously magnified by the natural love ...
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