The Ghost Pirates: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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"The old ship, the Mortzestus, is beset by mysterious phenomena - - shadowy figures emerging from the sea, men hurled from aloft by invisible hands and the vessel itself seemingly trapped in a world of mist. The horrors reach a climax when ghost pirates swarm aboard to sink the ship and only one man survives to tell the story." - - Description by Peter Haining, in "A Century of Ghost Novels 1900 - 2000" (Appendix to his book, The Mammoth Book of Modern Ghost Stories)
Quick facts about The Ghost Pirates
- Title: The Ghost Pirates
- Author: William Hope Hodgson
- First published: 1909
- Genre: ghosts, pirates, adventure
- OpenLibrary ID: OL810401W
Where to read The Ghost Pirates
The Ghost Pirates by William Hope Hodgson is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Ghost Pirates about?
"The old ship, the *Mortzestus*, is beset by mysterious phenomena - - shadowy figures emerging from the sea, men hurled from aloft by invisible hands and the vessel itself seemingly trapped in a world of mist.
Who wrote The Ghost Pirates?
The Ghost Pirates was written by William Hope Hodgson.
When was The Ghost Pirates published?
The Ghost Pirates was first published in 1909.
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