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PIRATE TALES: 80+ Novels Stories Legends & History of the True Buccaneers - cover

PIRATE TALES: 80+ Novels Stories Legends & History of the True Buccaneers

Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Alexandre Dumas, Daniel Defoe, L. Frank Baum, James Fenimore Cooper, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Hope Hodgson, Frederick Marryat, Howard Pyle, Walter Scott, F. Scott Fitzgerald, J.M. Barrie, Rafael Sabatini, Harry Collingwood, G. A. Henty, Arthur Conan Doyle, W.H.G. Kingston, William MacLeod Raine, Robert E. Howard, J. Allan Dunn, R.M. Ballantyne, John Esquemeling, John Masefield, Harold MacGrath, Ralph D. Paine, Stanley Lane-Poole, Charles Boardman Hawes, Richard Le Gallienne, Jeffery Farnol, Percy F. Westerman, Joseph Lewis French, Charles Ellms, Jack London, Jules Verne, Captain Charles Johnson, Frederick Ferdinand Moore, Currey E. Hamilton, J. D. Jerrold Kelley, Stephen W. Meader, Clarence Henry Haring

Publisher: DigiCat

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PIRATE TALES: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers is a masterful compendium that traverses the stormy seas of pirate lore and historic tales of high-sea adventures. This anthology encapsulates a vast array of literary styles that range from gripping suspense and classic narratives to haunting mysteries and swashbuckling adventures, offering a kaleidoscopic view of the notorious buccaneers who once ruled the oceans. The collection presents a treasure trove of literary gems without singling out any particular piece, lending equal weight to the compelling narratives of heroism, treachery, and seafaring valor woven throughout the ages. The assembly of illustrious authors such as Jules Verne, Edgar Allan Poe, and Robert Louis Stevenson, among others, contributes richly to the theme of maritime escapades and the pirate's life on the untamed seas. Through the fusion of voices from different eras - from the romanticized tales of Walter Scott to the vividly detailed accounts of Daniel Defoe - the anthology aptly captures the zeitgeist of historical, cultural, and literary movements, highlighting the universal allure of pirate lore seen through varied lenses. Such collective artistry enriches one's understanding of piracy as both a literal and metaphorical voyage. Readers are invited to embark on this literary journey into the daring exploits of famed pirate figures and the legends that surround them. This volume presents an unparalleled opportunity to explore a multitude of perspectives, styles, and themes, promising educational enlightenment and an abundance of insightful reflections. The dynamic dialogue between different authors' works sets the stage for in-depth exploration, not just of pirate mythology, but also of the human spirit's enduring fascination with the sea's mysteries and its raucous inhabitants.
Available since: 12/12/2023.
Print length: 13376 pages.

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