The buccaneer book: Songs of the black flag by Alden Charles Noble

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Author Noble, Alden Charles, 1880-1942
LoC No. 09007943
Title The buccaneer book: Songs of the black flag
Original Publication United States: Green Mountain Press,1908.
Credits Tim Lindell, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "The Buccaneer Book: Songs of the Black Flag" by Alden Charles Noble is a collection of poetry that explores themes of piracy, adventure, and romance, written in the early 20th century. This book paints a vivid picture of the life of buccaneers, capturing their spirit and the tumultuous nature of the sea. With its strong emphasis on emotion and storytelling, it delves into the lives and loves of these daring figures against the backdrop of the vast ocean, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone adventurous era. The content of the book is largely composed of songs and ballads that recount the exploits, emotions, and philosophies of buccaneers and sailors. It features a variety of pieces such as "The Wastrel," "Drinking Song," and the narrative-driven "The Buccaneer," which tells the story of a pirate's love and tragic fate intertwined with the harsh realities of his life. Noble's use of vivid imagery and melodic language invites readers to immerse themselves in the swashbuckling world of the sea, where tales of love, betrayal, and the lure of adventure come alive through powerful lyrical expressions. Throughout the collection, the reader witnesses the duality of the buccaneer's life: the pursuit of freedom and the inevitable consequences of a life lived on the edge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Buccaneers -- Poetry
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EBook-No. 68709
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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