Master Ardick: Buccaneer (1896)

By Frederick Handerson Costello

Book Overview

Master Ardick: Buccaneer is a novel written by Frederick Hankerson Costello in 1896. The story is set in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy, and follows the adventures of the eponymous hero, Master Ardick, as he becomes a notorious pirate and buccaneer. Ardick is a young man who is forced to flee his home in Jamaica after being falsely accused of a crime. He joins a group of pirates and quickly rises through the ranks due to his intelligence, bravery, and cunning. Ardick and his crew embark on a series of daring raids and battles, accumulating wealth and fame along the way. However, Ardick's success attracts the attention of the authorities, and he must constantly evade capture and navigate the treacherous waters of pirate politics. He also finds himself torn between his loyalty to his crew and his growing love for a woman he meets on one of his raids. Master Ardick: Buccaneer is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of the swashbuckling world of pirates and privateers. It is a classic example of the genre of historical fiction, and is sure to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions of life on the high seas.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: 1165486725
• ISBN13: 9781165486724
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"