The Tales of Pirates: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers

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

ພ.ຈ. 2022 · DigiCat

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Delve into the thrilling world of buccaneers and privateers with 'The Tales of Pirates: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers', a comprehensive collection that sails across the literary ocean of pirate lore. The treasury showcases a selection of enduring works from celebrated authors, incorporating fictional tales such as 'Treasure Island' and 'Captain Blood', alongside factual accounts like 'History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates'. Artfully compiled, the anthology provides a diverse narrative spectrum, integrating adventure, historical authenticity, and fantastical elements. The literary style ebbs and flows from classic, rich language to accessible, action-packed prose, each entry contextualized within its own unique cultural and historical milieu. Jules Verne, renowned for his extraordinary contributions to science fiction and adventure literature, skilfully captains this compilation with his lesser-known but no less engaging work 'Facing the Flag'. Verne's visionary influence weaves through the collection, which mirrors his fascination for exploration and the human spirit's confrontation with the unknown. This particular assemblage reflects the adventurous essence of his larger oeuvre, suggesting that Verne's own interest in the world's hidden wonders and the tales of those who sought them might have inspired this curation. 'The Tales of Pirates: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers' beckons readers to embark on a voyage across the high seas of narrative delight. It is an essential volume for aficionados of nautical adventure and a compelling addition to any collection for those enchanted by the romanticized rebellion of swashbuckling pirates. This anthology, punctuated with the lively escapades and grave perils of pirate life, offers an invaluable treasure trove for anyone yearning to escape into the tumultuous waves of piracy's legendary past.

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Jules Verne (1828–1905), a French novelist, poet, and playwright, is often hailed as the "Father of Science Fiction." Born in the seaport city of Nantes, Verne cultivated a lifelong fascination with travel and exploration, a theme that suffuses his writing. Verne's insatiable curiosity and imagination are best evidenced in his prolific body of work, particularly in the series 'Voyages Extraordinaires,' which includes such classics as 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,' 'Journey to the Center of the Earth,' and 'Around the World in Eighty Days.' These pioneering works are celebrated for their groundbreaking use of scientific concepts and prophetic visions of technological innovation. Despite the reference to 'The Tales of Pirates: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers,' this title does not correspond to Verne's original publications. The cited work appears to be a posthumous collection that is likely inspired by Verne's adventure novels which often touch upon the themes of seafaring and piracy, such as 'The Mysterious Island' and 'The Children of Captain Grant.' Verne's literary style seamlessly blends adventurous escapades with educated speculation, capturing the zeitgeist of the 19th-century industrial and scientific progress. His writings have left an indelible mark on both literature and the collective imagination of future generations.