Publisher's Synopsis
Within the Capes is a novel by Howard Pyle set in the late 18th century. The story follows the adventures of a young sailor named Jasper Blunt as he embarks on a journey from Philadelphia to the Caribbean. Along the way, he encounters pirates, battles, and romance. Blunt is a brave and resourceful protagonist who must use all of his skills to survive the dangers of the sea. The book is filled with detailed descriptions of life on board a ship, as well as vivid depictions of the exotic locales Blunt visits. Pyle's writing is engaging and fast-paced, making Within the Capes an exciting read for anyone who loves adventure stories set on the high seas.1901. Pyle is best known for the children's books that he wrote and illustrated. It is from his famous Book of Pirates that our present-day concept of pirates has come. School children still read his Men of Iron, The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, and many other tales. Within the Capes is the story of Captain Tom Granger, a Quaker, and his adventures in 1812. It is a unique blend of Robinson Crusoe, seafaring adventure and Quaker romance. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
