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

by 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

2022 · DigiCat

The Tales of Pirates: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers offers a captivating voyage through the turbulent seas of literary expression. This compendium encompasses a wide array of themes including adventure, treachery, honor, and the eternal quest for treasure. Spanning genres from chilling Gothic tales to historical fiction, the collection unveils the myriad facets of piracy as explored by literary giants of the 18th and 19th centuries. Each piece, while diverse in its narrative style and plot, collectively embellishes the legendary lives of buccaneers through masterful storytelling, leaving a lasting impact akin to the treasures they often seek. This anthology is a confluence of illustrious minds such as Jules Verne, Edgar Allan Poe, and Robert Louis Stevenson, among others. These authors, hailing from different backgrounds and literary movements, bring their distinctive voices and perspectives to the overarching theme of piracy. The collection spans Romanticism, Realism, and Early Modern literature, showcasing how each of these movements interprets the life of pirates, enhancing our understanding of their historical lore. The inclusion of authors like Joseph Lewis French and Rafael Sabatini adds further depth by integrating well-researched historical contexts with creative storytelling. Readers are afforded a unique opportunity to journey through tales rich in varied perspectives and stylistic excellence within this single volume. The educational value of the anthology is profound, offering insights into not only pirate lore but also the broader human condition as reflected through the eyes of these diverse authors. By engaging with these narratives, readers are invited to partake in a timeless dialogue between past and present, fiction and reality, making it a must-have for literary enthusiasts eager to explore the deep-seated myths and truths of piracy.

Records of a Lifelong Friendship, 1807-1882

by Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Henry Furness

1910

Designed by Bruce Rogers."780 copies printed"--Verso of t.p. Includes index.