Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
30.04.2004
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
576
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/3,4 cm
Gewicht
923 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4179-1362-6
The Privateersman and The Pirate is a classic adventure novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Charles Vane, who is forced to become a privateer in order to support his family. Charles is a skilled sailor and quickly rises through the ranks, but when his ship is captured by a ruthless pirate named Blackbeard, he finds himself in a dangerous situation.As Charles struggles to survive among the pirates, he begins to question his loyalty to his country and his own moral code. He is torn between his duty as a privateer and his desire for freedom and adventure. Along the way, he encounters a number of colorful characters, including a beautiful woman named Eliza who captures his heart.The Privateersman and The Pirate is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and betrayal. It is a classic example of the swashbuckling genre, with plenty of action, suspense, and drama. Marryat's vivid descriptions of life at sea and his detailed knowledge of sailing and navigation make the story come alive, and his characters are complex and engaging. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure stories and historical fiction.1902. From the Works of Captain Marryat with Illustrations, Volume Twenty. Two books from Marryat, English novelist who began writing after a distinguished career in the British Navy. The Privateersman is about adventures by sea and land, in civil and savage life, one hundred years ago. It is the story of privateer turned adventurer, Alexander Musgrave, whose exploits take him across three continents and into the arms of a beautiful woman. His compelling adventures make up the last sea story in this extensive series by this talented author. Another of his seagoing tales, The Pirate, is also contained in this volume. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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