The Penang Pirate: and, The Lost Pinnace: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Penang Pirate: and, The Lost Pinnace: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Penang Pirate: and, The Lost Pinnace is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Penang Pirate" by John C. Hutcheson is a collection of maritime adventure stories written in the late 19th century. The first story follows the captain of the "Hankow Lin", who prepares to thwart a pirate attack on his vessel during its return voyage from Canton to Australia, while the second story, "The Lost Pinnace," details a midshipman's unique challenges amid a severe storm off the East Coast of Africa. With its vivid depictions of piracy and naval life, the collection invites readers into the treacherous world of 19th-century sea voyages. The opening portion of the work sets the stage aboard the "Hankow Lin", where the crew speculates about potential pirate threats in the waters they navigate. The primary characters, including the boatswain Bill and seaman Jem Backstay, engage in lively banter, revealing their fears and skepticism regarding pirate activity while the ship awaits departure. The atmosphere is tense as they prepare for any danger lurking in the South China Sea, which foreshadows the adventures and conflicts they will soon encounter. Through dialogue and a focus on everyday life aboard the ship, the narrative builds anticipation for the forthcoming hazards of piracy.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Penang Pirate: and, The Lost Pinnace
- Author credits: Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
- Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
- Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Short Stories
- Pirates, Buccaneers, Corsairs, etc.
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