The Monarchs of the Main; Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers. Volume 2 (of 3)
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"The Monarchs of the Main; Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers. Volume 2" by George W. Thornbury is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. This volume recounts the thrilling exploits of infamous pirates during the Golden Age of Buccaneering, focusing particularly on Sir Henry Morgan's daring campaigns against Spanish settlements in the Caribbean. The narrative immerses readers in the tumultuous world of piracy, exploration, and colonial conflict, characterized by both adventure
and brutality. The opening of this volume introduces Sir Henry Morgan, a Welsh farmer's son who becomes a notorious Buccaneer, leading daring assaults on Spanish territories. It details his initial exploits, including the capture of the island of St. Catherine and subsequent raids on Port au Prince and Porto Bello. The text highlights Morgan's strategic mind and fearless leadership, as well as the ensuing rivalries among different nationalities of pirates, setting the stage for further adventures and conflicts. Through vivid descriptions of battles and moral complexities, the beginning establishes the harsh realities of pirate life while hinting at the legendary status that Morgan would achieve in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thornbury, Walter, 1828-1876 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Monarchs of the Main; Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers. Volume 2 (of 3) |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Adam Buchbinder, Rory OConor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from scanned images of public domain material generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (books.google.com/) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2155: History of the Americas: Caribbean area. Caribbean sea |
| Subject | Pirates |
| Subject | Buccaneers |
| Subject | Spanish Main |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38632 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38632-4 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 491 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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