Pirate Gold: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Pirate Gold is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stimson, Frederic Jesup (1855–1943).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Pirate Gold" by Frederic Jesup Stimson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around themes of piracy, adventure, and romance, centered on the character James Bowdoin and his interactions with other characters, including a young clerk named Jamie McMurtagh and the pirate's daughter, Mercedes Silva. As they navigate the complexities of treasure, loyalty, and societal expectations, the narrative explores their intertwined fates, rich with historical context and human emotion. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a mysterious bag of pirate gold discovered in an old bank vault, which has significant implications for the lives of those involved. The protagonist, James Bowdoin, is a clerk drawn into the saga of the gold after it is linked to a real pirate, Romolo de Soto. As Bowdoin and his colleague, McMurtagh, interact with the bank’s new discovery, they also find themselves entwined in the life of a young girl named Mercedes, who is deeply affected by her father's past. The opening portion sets up a narrative full of intrigue and character development, where the implications of love, sacrifice, and societal norms begin to unfold.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Pirate Gold
- Author credits: Stimson, Frederic Jesup (1855–1943)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bank employees -- Fiction
- Boston (Mass.) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
- Pirates, Buccaneers, Corsairs, etc.
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