THE BOOK OF PIRATES: 70+ Adventure Classics, Legends & True History of the Notorious Buccaneers (eBook)

Tales of High Seas Adventure: Legends, Classics & History of the Notorious Buccaneers

Jules Verne, Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Howard Pyle, Jack London, Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Le Gallienne, Walter Scott, Daniel Defoe, Alexandre Dumas, Charles Ellms, Frederick Marryat, Harold Macgrath, Joseph Lewis French, Harry Collingwood, Stanley Lane-Poole, Charles Boardman Hawes, L. Frank Baum, J. M. Barrie, R. M. Ballantyne, G. A. Henty, J. D. Jerrold Kelley, J. Allan Dunn, Robert E. Howard, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ralph D. Paine, Captain Charles Johnson, W. H. G. Kingston, Currey E. Hamilton, John Esquemeling (Autoren)

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2024
11081 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654781299-9 (EAN)

Infos

THE BOOK OF PIRATES: 70+ Adventure Classics, Legends & True History of the Notorious Buccaneers presents an enthralling tapestry woven from the diverse narratives of sea-roving outlaws and their daring exploits. This anthology is an odyssey through oceans of imagination where tales of swashbuckling heroics intertwine with strands of history and myth. Across its sprawling compendium, classics of high-seas adventure intermingle with evocative legends and piercing accounts of historical buccaneers, offering readers an unparalleled panorama of the pirate genre. The narratives range from suspenseful chases and treasure hunts to contemplative reflections on freedom and morality, ensuring a rich diversity of literary styles and emotional depth. The contributors to this collection are titans of imaginative fiction, with literary luminaries such as Jules Verne, Charles Dickens, and Edgar Allan Poe among them. These authors, juxtaposed with historical chroniclers like Captain Charles Johnson, craft a kaleidoscope of perspectives, illustrating the transformation of pirate lore across cultures and epochs. The anthology pays homage to Romanticism's fascination with the sea and aligns with the adventurous spirit of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This convergence of voices, each differentiated by unique historical and cultural backgrounds, provides a multifaceted exploration of nautical adventures. This formidable assemblage is a treasure trove for those seeking to explore the multifarious layers of pirate lore. With contributions encapsulating varying tones and insights, THE BOOK OF PIRATES invites readers to embark on a literary voyage that promises both thrills and an expansive understanding of the myths and realities surrounding these notorious buccaneers. Perfect for scholars, enthusiasts, and casual adventurers alike, this volume offers educational enlightenment, a depth of reflection, and an engaging dialogue that bridges the timeless gap between imagination and history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.1.2024
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • Adventure Classics • Black Swan • buccaneer folklore anthology • buccaneers stories • Captain Kidd • Castle Federation • classic pirate legends • early modern piracy • Emilio Salgari • historical pirates accounts • historical pirate tales • How I Became a Pirate • Jules Verne novels • legendary buccaneers • maritime adventure stories • maritime legends • multi-author pirate collection • Nautical Exploration Fiction • Notorious pirates history • On Stranger Tides • pirate fiction collection • pirate latitudes • pirates literature • Pirates of the Caribbean • romanticism adventure fiction • sea adventure tales • swashbuckling sea narratives • The Island • Under the Black Flag