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Deadly Sails - Complete Collection - History of Pirates Trues Stories about the Most Notorious Pirates & Most Famous Pirate Novels - cover

Deadly Sails - Complete Collection - History of Pirates Trues Stories about the Most Notorious Pirates & Most Famous Pirate Novels

Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Alexandre Dumas, L. Frank Baum, Washington Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, Robert Louis Stevenson, Charles Kingsley, William Hope Hodgson, Frederick Marryat, Howard Pyle, Maturin Murray Ballou, Walter Scott, F Scott itzgerald, J. M. Barrie, Charles Johnson, Harry Collingwood, G. A. Henty, Arthur Conan Doyle, W.H.G. Kingston, Robert E. Howard, J. Allan Dunn, Max Pemberton, R. M. Ballantyne, William Clark Russell, Harold MacGrath, Charles Boardman Hawes, Joseph Lewis French, Jack London, Jules Verne

Publisher: DigiCat

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Deadly Sails - Complete Collection stands as a compelling convergence of seafaring tales masterfully crafted by a panoply of literary giants. This anthology captures the tumultuous dance of oceans and men, where adventures veer into suspenseful encounters and reflections on power, ambition, and survival surface as prominent themes. The assemblage of stories, ranging from high-seas adventure to the eerie tension of maritime lore, highlights a kaleidoscope of literary styles, combining romantic prose with gothic atmospheres and thrilling narratives. The anthology balances strategic genius with the maritime mystique, promising a page-turning journey through uncharted waters. The contributors to this collection are a veritable who's who of literary history, including revered figures such as Jules Verne and Edgar Allan Poe, whose explorations of the human spirit against the vastness of the sea resonate deeply with readers. The anthology bridges centuries of maritime storytelling, from the rollicking adventures of R.M. Ballantyne and Howard Pyle to the psychological depths plumbed by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Charles Dickens. Together, these authors articulate a shared legacy of nautical fascination, woven across diverse cultural and temporal backdrops, inviting profound engagement and enlightened reflection. For those seeking a multifaceted exploration of maritime themes, Deadly Sails offers an unparalleled voyage. It presents an invaluable opportunity to traverse the broader seas of human emotion and ingenuity, offering the reader a unique vantage point from which to observe the dynamics of adventure and introspection. The collection promises educational enrichment while broadening one's appreciation of the interplay between narrative diversity and thematic unity. By immersing oneself in this anthology's rich tapestry of voices, readers are invited to participate in an enduring dialogue with some of literature's most enduring storytellers.
Available since: 11/15/2023.
Print length: 11553 pages.

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