Publisher's Synopsis
The Black Barque is a historical fiction novel written by T. Jenkins Hains. The story is set in the late 1800s and follows the journey of a pirate slave-ship called Gentle Hand on its last African cruise. The ship is captained by a ruthless pirate named Black Bart, who is infamous for his cruelty and greed. The crew of the ship is made up of a motley group of men, including former slaves who have been forced into piracy.As the ship sets sail from the coast of Africa, the crew faces numerous challenges, including storms, mutinies, and attacks from other pirate ships. Along the way, they also capture a young girl named Amina, who is sold into slavery by her own people. Amina becomes a slave on the ship, and her story is intertwined with that of the crew as they struggle to survive and maintain control of the ship.The novel explores themes of slavery, piracy, and the brutality of life at sea. It also delves into the complex relationships between the crew members, including their loyalty to Black Bart and their own personal ambitions. The Black Barque is a gripping tale of adventure and survival, and a vivid portrayal of life on a pirate slave-ship in the late 1800s.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.
