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Zheng Yi's Pirates Capture John Turner, 1806

The capture of British sailor John Turner by Zheng Yi 's pirates in 1806. Zheng Yi (1765-1807)  was one of the most powerful Chinese pirates along the Chinese coast during the 19th century. He and his wife Ching Shih, a prostitute whom he fell in love with, captured Cheung Po Tsai who according to legend became her lover. Cheung was later adopted by them. After Cheng I died in 1807, Ching Shih took over the pirating business.
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Zheng Yi's Pirates Capture John Turner, 1806
The capture of British sailor John Turner by Zheng Yi 's pirates in 1806. Zheng Yi (1765-1807) was one of the most powerful Chinese pirates along the Chinese coast during the 19th century. He and his wife Ching Shih, a prostitute whom he fell in love with, captured Cheung Po Tsai who according to legend became her lover. Cheung was later adopted by them. After Cheng I died in 1807, Ching Shih took over the pirating business.
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3875 x 2880 px | 31.9 MB
Taille d'impression:
32.8 x 24.4 cm | 12.9 x 9.6 in (300 dpi)