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Life and bloody career of the executed criminal, James Copeland, the great Southern land pirate

By J. R. S. Pitts
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A detailed account chronicles the life and crimes of James Copeland, tracing his leadership of a violent southern land-pirate clan that spread terror across a broad region. It documents raids, tactics, and the clan’s secret mystic alphabet used for clandestine correspondence, and supplies a roster of alleged members. The narrative follows the legal pursuit, capture, trial, and execution, and an appended investigation alleges wider networks of corruption and assistance by influential individuals.

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J. R. S. Pitts

J. R. S. Pitts is an author known for his work in the genre of true crime, particularly focusing on the life of infamous criminals. His notable book, "Life and Bloody Career of the Executed Criminal, James Copeland, the Great Southern Land Pirate," delves into the dark and tumultuous life of James Copeland, a notorious figure in Southern history. Through this work, Pitts contributes to the literary exploration of crime and punishment, providing readers with a vivid account of Copeland's exploits and the societal context of his actions. Pitts' writing reflects a fascination with the complexities of criminality and its impact on society.

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