The Young Buccaneer (1873)

By Percy Bolingbroke St John

Book Overview

The Young Buccaneer is a novel written by Percy Bolingbroke St. John and published in 1873. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Harry Clifford, who becomes a pirate after being falsely accused of a crime. Harry is forced to flee his home in England and joins a crew of buccaneers, led by the infamous Captain Blackbeard. As Harry becomes more involved in the world of piracy, he learns the ways of the sea and the harsh realities of life as a buccaneer. He also falls in love with a beautiful woman named Isabella, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. However, their love is complicated by the fact that Isabella's father is a sworn enemy of the pirates.Throughout the novel, Harry and his crew face numerous challenges and dangers, including battles with other pirate ships and encounters with the British navy. Harry must also navigate the treacherous waters of pirate politics, as rival captains compete for power and influence.Despite the thrilling action and adventure, The Young Buccaneer also explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and honor. Harry must decide where his loyalties lie and whether he is willing to sacrifice his own principles for the sake of his crew. Overall, The Young Buccaneer is a gripping tale of swashbuckling adventure and romance, set against the backdrop of the Golden Age of Piracy.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: 1167221443
• ISBN13: 9781167221446
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"