Question 12
Although now stored in the Orkney Archive, the Stromness Library for many years had an original 1725 copy of - An account of the conduct and proceedings of the late John Gow alias Smith, Captain of the late pirates, executed for murther & piracy committed on board the George gally, afterwards call'd the Revenge; with a relation of all the horrid murthers they committed in cold blood; as also of their being taken at the Islands of Orkney, and sent up prisoners to London.
Can you name the author?
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Closing date for entries is 31st December, so don't forget to go back and answer any days you may have missed. If you are stuck then a look back throught the blog and/or a trip to the library will help!
Answers will be published and the winner announced on 5th January 2015.
Good Luck!
Answer: Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe
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