The Monarchs of the Main; Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers. Volume 3 (of 3)
"The Monarchs of the Main; Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers. Volume 3 (of 3)" by George W. Thornbury is a historical adventure narrative written in the mid-19th century. This volume recounts the daring exploits of 17th-century buccaneers, focusing on figures like Ravenau de Lussan and their thrilling voyages, battles, and encounters along the Caribbean. The book dives into a world filled with treachery, camaraderie, and vivid action, showcasing the lives of thosewho lived by the sword in pursuit of fortune. At the start of the volume, we follow Ravenau de Lussan, a young French officer, as he embarks on a perilous journey to join a buccaneer fleet at St. Domingo. The narrative outlines his trials as he navigates through treacherous waters, hardens against ambushes, and faces various factions, both Spanish and English. The harrowing adventures highlight not only the battles fought and the riches sought but also the complex interactions between the different nationalities involved in piracy during that era. The opening sets the tone for a tale of survival, adventure, and the quest for glory on the high seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thornbury, Walter, 1828-1876 |
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| Title | The Monarchs of the Main; Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers. Volume 3 (of 3) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Adam Buchbinder, Rory OConor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from scanned images of public domain material generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com/) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2155: History of the Americas: Caribbean area. Caribbean sea |
| Subject | Pirates |
| Subject | Buccaneers |
| Subject | Spanish Main |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38633 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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