The last buccaneer: or, The trustees of Mrs A.: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The last buccaneer: or, The trustees of Mrs A.: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The last buccaneer: or, The trustees of Mrs A. is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cornford, L. Cope (Leslie Cope) (1867–1927).
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"The Last Buccaneer: or, The Trustees of Mrs A" by L. Cope Cornford is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of early 18th-century maritime adventures, the story revolves around the lives of several characters, including Brandon Pomfrett, a young clerk with dreams of adventure, and Captain Dawkins, a man with a mysterious past and seafaring prowess. The narrative explores themes of piracy, treasure hunting, and the moral dilemmas faced by those entangled in these pursuits. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Brandon Pomfrett, a clerk yearning for excitement beyond his mundane life in Bristol. As he meets Captain Dawkins, a burly mariner, the two are drawn into an adventure revolving around a long-lost treasure map ignited by a mysterious bottle. They soon find themselves embroiled in schemes that point toward buccaneering exploits, navigating the complex motivations of various characters, including the unscrupulous Mr. Gamaliel. The tone is infused with a sense of foreboding and intrigue, hinting at the consequences of their quests for fortune amid the treacherous currents of the sea and the darker elements of human ambition.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The last buccaneer: or, The trustees of Mrs A.
- Author credits: Cornford, L. Cope (Leslie Cope) (1867–1927)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Buccaneers -- Fiction
- Sea stories
- Treasure troves -- Fiction
- West Indies -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Historical Novels
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