The Life, Adventures, And Piracies Of The Famous Captain Singleton (1903)

The Life, Adventures, And Piracies Of The Famous Captain Singleton (1903)

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""The Life, Adventures, and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton"" is a novel written by Daniel Defoe in 1720, which tells the story of a young man named Bob Singleton who becomes a pirate after being abandoned by his family. The book follows Singleton's adventures as he travels across the world, engaging in acts of piracy and encountering various characters along the way. Throughout the novel, Singleton faces numerous challenges, including battles with other pirates, encounters with hostile natives, and struggles to maintain his leadership position among his crew. He also experiences moments of personal growth and self-discovery as he navigates the dangerous and unpredictable world of piracy.Defoe's novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of life at sea during the Golden Age of Piracy, as well as its exploration of themes such as morality, loyalty, and the nature of power. The book is considered a classic of pirate literature and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other works of fiction over the years.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781104351519
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 388
Weight: 734g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 25mm