The Filibusters: A Romance (1900)

By Charles John Cutcliffe Wright Hyne

Book Overview

The Filibusters: A Romance is a novel written by Cutcliffe Hyne and published in 1900. The story takes place in the Caribbean and follows the adventures of a group of filibusters, or privateers, who are hired by a wealthy plantation owner to protect his property from raiders. The main character, Ralph Conway, is a former British naval officer who has turned to privateering to make a living. He falls in love with the plantation owner's daughter, Isobel, and must navigate the dangers of the Caribbean while also trying to win her heart. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in the Caribbean during the late 19th century. The Filibusters: A Romance is a classic adventure novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy swashbuckling tales of high seas and daring exploits.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: 1437315526
• ISBN13: 9781437315523
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"