The pirate's gold by Gordon Stables
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"The Pirate's Gold" by Gordon Stables is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative begins in the picturesque Scottish Highlands and introduces the life of the protagonist, who possesses a sense of adventure and a connection to nature. As the story unfolds, themes of treasure hunting and encounters with pirates are explored, hinting at a blend of romance and thrilling escapades. The opening of the book establishes the setting
with rich descriptions of the Scottish landscape, highlighting the protagonist's autumn hunting excursion with his dog, Dash. After successfully bagging his last bird, the protagonist chooses to take a shortcut through the hills, which leads him to a dark and dangerous path near a cliff. The journey introduces readers to intriguing characters and foreshadows their involvement in a tale of buried treasure connected to the infamous pirate Morgan. The initial chapters set the stage for an adventurous and often perilous quest, suggesting a narrative filled with camaraderie, romance, and the pursuit of fortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stables, Gordon, 1840-1910 |
|---|---|
| Title | The pirate's gold |
| Original Publication | London: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1904. |
| Credits | Al Haines, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Pirates -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74032 |
| Release Date | Jul 13, 2024 |
| Last Update | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 284 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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