The Dark Frigate: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Dark Frigate is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hawes, Charles Boardman (1889–1923).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Dark Frigate" by Charles Boardman Hawes is a children's historical novel published in 1923. Set in 17th-century England, it follows nineteen-year-old sailor Philip Marsham, who flees London and joins the crew of a merchant ship. When pirates seize control of the vessel, Philip must navigate treacherous waters between survival and honor, refusing to become one of them despite mounting pressure and danger.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Dark Frigate
- Author credits: Hawes, Charles Boardman (1889–1923)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
- Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
- Sailing -- Juvenile fiction
- Sea stories
- Ships -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
- Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Historical Novels
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