Captain John Avery (1898)

By Edwin Jaquett Sellers

Book Overview

Captain John Avery is a historical novel written by Edwin Jaquett Sellers and first published in 1898. The book tells the story of Captain John Avery, a notorious pirate who terrorized the seas during the late 17th century. The novel is set in the Caribbean and follows Avery's life from his early days as a sailor to his rise as a feared pirate captain.The book is divided into several parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Avery's life. The first part introduces Avery as a young sailor who becomes disillusioned with life at sea and decides to turn to piracy. The subsequent parts follow Avery as he builds his reputation as a successful pirate captain, amassing wealth and power through his raids on merchant ships.Throughout the book, Sellers weaves in historical details about piracy during the 17th century, including the politics of piracy and the various methods used by pirates to attack and plunder ships. The novel also explores the personal relationships and conflicts that arise among Avery and his crew, as well as his interactions with other pirates and colonial authorities.Overall, Captain John Avery is a thrilling and well-researched historical novel that brings to life the world of piracy during the 17th century. It is an engaging read for anyone interested in the history of piracy or the lives of famous pirates.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166418308
• ISBN13: 9781166418304
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"