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The Pirate

The Pirate by Frederick Marryat, first published in 1836. Frederick Marryat (1792-1848) was Royal Navy officer, and acquaintance of Charles Dickens.Among the few subjects which are still left at the disposal of the duly-gifted writer of romance is the Pirate. Not but that many... Read Full Overview

It was in the latter part of the month of June, of the year seventeen hundred and ninety something, that the angry waves of the Bay of Biscay were gradually subsiding, after a gale of wind as violent as it was unusual during that period of the year.

Set sail for adventure with Frederick Marryat's classic sea story, "The Pirate." This meticulously prepared edition revives a timeless tale of pirates, ships, and hidden treasure on the open sea. Immerse yourself in a world of historical fiction where danger lurks around every... Read Full Overview

Set sail for adventure with Frederick Marryat's classic sea story, "The Pirate." This meticulously prepared edition revives a timeless tale of pirates, ships, and hidden treasure on the open sea. Immerse yourself in a world of historical fiction where danger lurks around every... Read Full Overview

The Pirate is a novel written by Frederick Marryat, a British Royal Navy officer and author known for his adventure stories set at sea. Published in 1836, The Pirate is one of Marryat's many nautical tales, drawing from his own experiences in the navy to create vivid depictions... Read Full Overview

"The Pirate" from Frederick Marryat. English Royal Navy officer, novelist, and a contemporary and acquaintance of Charles Dickens (1792-1848).

It was in the latter part of the month of June, of the year seventeen hundred and ninety something, that the angry waves of the Bay of Biscay were gradually subsiding, after a gale of wind as violent as it was unusual during that period of the year.

It was in the latter part of the month of June, of the year seventeen hundred and ninety something, that the angry waves of the Bay of Biscay were gradually subsiding, after a gale of wind as violent as it was unusual during that period of the year. Still they rolled heavily;... Read Full Overview