Publisher's Synopsis
The Scourge Of The Ocean: A Story Of The Atlantic is a historical fiction novel written by Robert Burts and published in 1837. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the adventures of a young sailor named William, who joins a crew of pirates led by the notorious Captain Blackbeard. As William becomes more entrenched in the world of piracy, he begins to question his loyalty to Blackbeard and his crew. He also falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. William must navigate the dangerous waters of the Atlantic and decide where his loyalties lie.The novel is full of action-packed scenes of sea battles and pirate raids, as well as moments of romance and intrigue. It also offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of life at sea during this time period, including the brutal treatment of sailors and the dangers of disease and mutiny.Overall, The Scourge Of The Ocean is a thrilling and engaging tale of adventure on the high seas, with a compelling cast of characters and a vividly rendered historical setting.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.
