Publisher's Synopsis
""Kate Bonnet: The Romance of a Pirate's Daughter"" is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton. The story revolves around the life of Kate Bonnet, the daughter of a notorious pirate. The book is set in the 18th century and takes place in the Caribbean. Kate is a headstrong and independent young woman who dreams of adventure and romance. She is determined to follow in her father's footsteps and become a pirate herself. However, her plans are thwarted when she falls in love with a young man named Roger, who is the son of a wealthy plantation owner. The two lovers face many obstacles, including Kate's father and his crew, who disapprove of their relationship. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that combines romance, action, and suspense. It offers a unique perspective on the world of piracy and the lives of those who were caught up in it. Overall, ""Kate Bonnet: The Romance of a Pirate's Daughter"" is an exciting and entertaining read that will captivate readers of all ages.1903. Thonias Hewlings Stockton, clergyman, wrote fantastic tales for children under the pen name Frank R. Stockton. He also wrote books for adults. Among his amusing books for children Rudder Grange is the best known. The Lady and the Tiger, Adventures of Captain Horne, Mrs. Null, The Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine, The Hundredth Man, Great Stone of Sardis, and Captain�������s Tollgate were also quite popular. The book begins: The month was September and the place was in the neighborhood of Bridgetown, in the island of Barbados. The seventeenth century was not seventeen years old, but the girl who walked slowly down to the riverbank was three years its senior. She carried a fishing rod and line, and her name was Kate Bonnet. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.