A Pirate of the Caribbees by Harry Collingwood

"A Pirate of the Caribbees" by Harry Collingwood is a naval adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young officer named Courtenay, who embarks on a mission to confront a notorious pirate named Morillo while navigating the dangers of naval warfare. The narrative promises an engaging blend of thrilling battles, shipwrecks, and tumultuous weather, offering a captivating glimpse into life at sea during a time when piracy and naval conflict were prevalent. The opening of the novel introduces us to Courtenay aboard H.M. frigate "Althea", where he is awakened from his slumber to take over watch duty. The foggy, calm atmosphere sets a tense mood as the crew anticipates potential encounters with enemy ships, given the backdrop of ongoing wars with France, Spain, and Holland. As the narrative unfolds, Courtenay spots two frigates that carry the French flag, signaling imminent conflict. The excitement builds as they prepare for battle, showcasing the camaraderie and discipline among the crew amid the chaos of naval warfare. The start of this adventure hints at a story filled with high stakes, bravery, and treachery in the Caribbean waters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Collingwood, Harry, 1851-1922
Illustrator Lacy, Charles John de, 1856-1930?
Title A Pirate of the Caribbees
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Reading Level Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Sea stories
Subject Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 21073
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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