Captain Brand of the "Centipede": A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life: Classic Book Guide a
Captain Brand of the "Centipede": A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Captain Brand of the "Centipede": A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wise, H. A. (Henry Augustus) (1819–1869).
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"Captain Brand of the 'Centipede'" by H. A. Wise is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Captain Jacob Blunt, a seasoned seaman, as he navigates the treacherous waters of the Caribbean, filled with danger, love, and piracy. As the narrative unfolds, Captain Blunt is faced with the considerable challenges of keeping his crew and passengers safe from marauding pirates and navigating through stormy seas while ensuring a reunion with loved ones waiting on shore. At the start of the tale, the brig named "Martha Blunt," captained by Jacob Blunt, is preparing to leave Bordeaux for Kingston, filled with emotional farewells and hopeful anticipation from its passengers, particularly two young mothers, Rosalie and Nathalie. As they sail, the crew engages in camaraderie and routine tasks, while increasing tension looms as Beau's past and the sensitive themes of piracy and danger begin to creep into their voyage. This opening sets the stage for an adventure that promises conflict, rich character development, and a vivid depiction of life on the high seas, making it an engaging read for fans of nautical fiction and tales of swashbuckling heroism.
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- Title: Captain Brand of the "Centipede": A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life
- Author credits: Wise, H. A. (Henry Augustus) (1819–1869)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Pirates -- Fiction
- West Indies -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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