Kate Bonnet: The Romance of a Pirate's Daughter by Frank R. Stockton
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"Kate Bonnet: The Romance of a Pirate's Daughter" by Frank R. Stockton is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventurous tale unfolds the story of Kate Bonnet, a spirited young woman grappling with her father's unexpected foray into piracy and the tumultuous events that follow. As the only daughter of Major Bonnet, Kate must navigate a world filled with challenges—both familial and adventurous—alongside characters like Martin Newcombe and the
courageous Dickory Charter. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Kate Bonnet, who appears to be conflicted between her typical life in Bridgetown and the prospect of adventure that her father's newfound interest in piracy suggests. The opening chapters depict her moments fishing by the river and her unexpected encounters, particularly with Martin Newcombe, who expresses his affection for her. Tension builds when Kate learns more about her father's ship and the implications of his plans, hinting that she may soon embark on a journey filled with both danger and opportunity. The stage is set for her eventual decision to rescue herself from the confines of her situation, seeking to follow her father or perhaps carve out her own destiny amongst stormy seas and thrilling escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924 |
| Illustrator | Potter, Harry Spafford, 1873-1940 |
| Title | Kate Bonnet: The Romance of a Pirate's Daughter |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Gene Smethers, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Pirates -- Family relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17053 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17053-4 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 355 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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