Captain Charles Johnson books in order
British author of books on pirates
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Captain Charles Johnson has published 3 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with A General History of the Pyrates (1724). The best-known is A General History of the Pirates (1996). The latest is General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates (2010).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Captain Charles Johnson
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A General History of the Pirates
Captain Charles Johnson's most-read book.
Newest
General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates
Published 2010.
Standalone novels in order
A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pyrates (1724)
Pirates (1921)
A General History of the Pirates (1996)
Non-fiction in order
A General History of the Pyrates (May 1724)
General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates (2010)
Other books in order
A General History of the Pirates, Volume I (1925)
About Captain Charles Johnson
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.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Captain Charles Johnson FAQ
- How many books has Captain Charles Johnson written?
- Captain Charles Johnson has published 3 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Captain Charles Johnson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A General History of the Pirates.
- What is Captain Charles Johnson's latest book?
- General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates (2010).
- What is Captain Charles Johnson's most famous book?
- A General History of the Pirates (1996) is Captain Charles Johnson's most widely read book.
- Can I read Captain Charles Johnson's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Captain Charles Johnson are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.