Publisher's Synopsis
The Madman and the Pirate is a thrilling adventure novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story follows the journey of a young man named Ralph Rover, who sets out on a voyage to the South Seas with his friend Jack Martin. They encounter a band of pirates led by a madman named Jose Leirya, who has taken over a deserted island and turned it into his own personal kingdom.Ralph and Jack are captured by the pirates and forced to work as slaves. They soon discover that Leirya is not only insane but also incredibly dangerous, and they must find a way to escape before it's too late. Along the way, they meet a cast of colorful characters, including a friendly native girl named Juanna and a wise old sailor named Tom. Together, they hatch a daring plan to overthrow the pirate king and reclaim their freedom.The Madman and the Pirate is a classic tale of adventure and survival, full of twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Ballantyne's vivid descriptions of life at sea and the exotic landscapes of the South Seas make this a must-read for anyone who loves a good adventure story.Little did the wretched man think, when they conducted him to a hut in the middle of their village and supplied him with meat and drink, that this was a preliminary ceremony to the terrible end they purposed to make of him. It is true he did not feel easy in his mind, for, despite this touch of hospitality, his captors regarded him with looks of undisguised hatred.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.