Publisher's Synopsis
The Moral Pirates is a novel written by William Livingston Alden in 1881. The story is set in the late 17th century and follows the adventures of a group of pirates who have a strict moral code. The protagonist, Captain Jack Templeton, is a former member of the British Navy who turns to piracy after being wrongly accused of a crime. He forms a crew of like-minded individuals who refuse to harm innocent people or engage in any immoral activities. The crew of the Moral Pirates is made up of a diverse group of individuals, including former slaves, Native Americans, and women. They operate out of a hidden island and are constantly pursued by the British Navy and other pirate crews who view them as a threat. Throughout the book, the crew of the Moral Pirates face numerous challenges and obstacles, including a mutiny within their own ranks, attacks from rival pirate crews, and betrayal from a member of their own crew. Despite these challenges, they remain steadfast in their commitment to their moral code and their belief in justice and equality. The Moral Pirates is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of morality, justice, and the power of community. It is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and pirate tales.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.
