The Lady and the Pirate: Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Lady and the Pirate: Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hough, Emerson (1857–1923).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Lady and the Pirate" by Emerson Hough is a novel written in the early 20th century. It follows the journey of two young boys, Jean Lafitte and Henri L'Olonnois, who embody the spirit of adventure and youthful ambition, as they encounter a seemingly disillusioned man referred to as Black Bart, who yearns to relive his own lost boyhood adventures. The storyline is set against the backdrop of a pirate fantasy, where the characters aspire to seek treasure and face challenges on their quest for excitement and friendship. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist is revealed to be a man who has retreated from the world of adult responsibilities and expectations, seeking solace in solitude and introspection. While fishing on his estate, he unexpectedly encounters the two boys in a pirate-themed mission, which ignites in him a longing for the youthful joy and freedom he has lost. As the boys decide to take him along on their adventure, the opening chapters set the stage for a whimsical exploration of friendship, fantasy, and the search for identity against the alluring backdrop of a life of piracy.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Lady and the Pirate: Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive
- Author credits: Hough, Emerson (1857–1923)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Pirates -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
- Pirates, Buccaneers, Corsairs, etc.
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