Publisher's Synopsis
Robert Michael Ballantyne's The Pirate City is a thrilling adventure story set in the early 19th century. The book tells the story of Jack Rogers, a young sailor who is captured by pirates and taken to Algiers, where he must struggle to survive in a hostile and unfamiliar environment. Along the way he meets a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful Spanish girl who becomes the love of his life. Ballantyne's vivid descriptions of life in Algiers and on the high seas bring this exciting story to life.
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