The Buccaneers: A Story Of The Black Flag In Business (1904)

By Henry M. Hyde, Bert Knight, Bert Knight

Book Overview

The Buccaneers: A Story Of The Black Flag In Business is a novel written by Henry Morrow Hyde and published in 1904. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a group of American businessmen who adopt the ruthless tactics of pirates to achieve success in the cutthroat world of business. The main character, Ralph Madison, is a young and ambitious entrepreneur who becomes involved with a group of businessmen known as ""the Buccaneers."" Together, they use their cunning and ruthlessness to take over companies and amass great wealth. However, their success comes at a cost, as they must constantly evade the law and deal with the consequences of their actions. The novel explores themes of greed, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of business during the Gilded Age, a time of great wealth and excess in American history. Overall, The Buccaneers is an engaging and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the darker side of American capitalism.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: 1120030099
• ISBN13: 9781120030092
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"