The Lady and the Pirate by Emerson Hough
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About this eBook
| Author | Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923 |
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| Illustrator | Mathes, Harry A. |
| Title |
The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "The Lady and the Pirate" by Emerson Hough is a novel written in the early 20th century. It follows the journey of two young boys, Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois, who embody the spirit of adventure and youthful ambition, as they encounter a seemingly disillusioned man referred to as Black Bart, who yearns to relive his own lost boyhood adventures. The storyline is set against the backdrop of a pirate fantasy, where the characters aspire to seek treasure and face challenges on their quest for excitement and friendship. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist is revealed to be a man who has retreated from the world of adult responsibilities and expectations, seeking solace in solitude and introspection. While fishing on his estate, he unexpectedly encounters the two boys in a pirate-themed mission, which ignites in him a longing for the youthful joy and freedom he has lost. As the boys decide to take him along on their adventure, the opening chapters set the stage for a whimsical exploration of friendship, fantasy, and the search for identity against the alluring backdrop of a life of piracy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Pirates -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24907 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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