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  • Captain Brand of the "Centipede" A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by

    SPREADING THE STRANDS. Shout three times three, like Ocean's surges, Join, brothers, join, the toast with me; Here's to the wind of life, which urges The ship with swelling waves o'er sea! Masters, I can not spin a yarn Twice laid with words of silken stuff. A fact's a fact; and ye may larn The rights o' this, though wild and rough My words may loom. 'Tis your consarn, Not mine, to understand. ... Read more

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  • Two Years Before the Mast

    First published in 1840, “Two Years Before the Mast” is the true story of Richard Henry Dana’s voyage aboard the merchant vessel the “Pilgrim” on a trip around Cape Horn during the years 1834 to 1836. Dana was a student at Harvard when a case of the measles affected his vision. He left school and enlisted as a sailor on a merchant vessel, believing that the experience might help his eyesight. Dana ... Read more

    $11.19 CAD

  • Go Saddle the Sea

    by Joan Aiken ...
    Felix Brooke, the orphaned son of an English soldier and an aristocratic Spanish mother, has been raised in the strict, loveless household of his grandfather in Villaverde, Spain. When Felix gains possession of a letter that contains a clue to the whereabouts of his father’s family, he gladly runs away form home to pursue the trail. His journey from Spain to far-off England begins the adventure of ... Read more

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  • The Gigantic Book of Sailing Stories

    Edited by Stephen Brennan ...
    Here is the ultimate collection of stories about the sea for sailors old and young, experienced seamen and armchair admirals. For thousands of years, we have set out sailing for all kinds of reasons-for battle, for wealth, for excitement, and for escape. We have always had a primal relationship with the sea. Even those who have never been to sea are fascinated by the seafaring life and tales of ... Read more

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  • The Collected Works of C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne : 9 Works

    (The Lost Continent, The Adventures of Captain Kettle, A Master of Fortune, and More!)

    Series series Classic Books
    The Collected Works of C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne is the collected works of Charles John Cutcliffe Wright Hyne, also known by the pen name Weatherby Chesney, was a novelist. He is perhaps best remembered as the author of The Lost Continent: The Story of Atlantis, which was published as part of the Ballantine Adult Fantasy series, as well as his Captain Kettle stories.In This book contains 9 works:1 The ... Read more

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  • A PIRATE OF THE CARIBBEES & THE PIRATE ISLAND (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Victorian Nautical Adventures of Mutiny, Hidden Coves, Shipwreck, and High-Seas Peril

    A PIRATE OF THE CARIBBEES & THE PIRATE ISLAND brings together two vigorous sea adventures steeped in the romance of sail, hidden coves, pursuit, mutiny, and perilous encounters with lawless men beyond imperial order. Written in the late-Victorian tradition of boys' maritime fiction, the narratives combine swift plotting with a meticulous attention to seamanship, nautical vocabulary, and the moral ... Read more

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  • Brothers of Peril

    Enriched edition. A Story of old Newfoundland

    In "Brothers of Peril," Theodore Goodridge Roberts weaves a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the early 20th-century wilderness. This adventure novel expertly combines rich, descriptive prose with intricate character development, showcasing the profound bond between two brothers facing daunting challenges. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the primordial struggle ... Read more

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  • Pirates

    Swashbuckling Stories from the Seven Seas

    The surprising success of Pirates of the Caribbean, a new screen adaptation of the classic Peter Pan, and the Russell Crowe film Master and Commander have fueled interest in seagoing swashbucklers. There is a rich literature on pirates -- both in fiction and nonfiction. This collection offers excerpts from the works of contemporary authors: Patrick O'Brian's riveting account of a sea battle with ... Read more

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  • Secrets of the Nameless Ship (Sea Adventure Books - Boxed Set) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. The Iron Pirate, Captain Black, The Sea Wolves, The House Under the Sea & The Diamond Ship

    Secrets of the Nameless Ship gathers Max Pemberton's maritime adventure fiction around one of the genre's most enduring fascinations: the sea as a theatre of secrecy, danger, and moral testing. Written in the brisk, suspenseful manner of late-Victorian and Edwardian popular romance, the volume blends nautical peril, criminal intrigue, and imperial-era restlessness. Its style is direct and vividly ... Read more

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  • Tresaure island

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    Series series Narrativa74
    Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "buccaneers and buried gold". First published as a book on 23 May 1883, it was originally serialized in the children's magazine Young Folks between 1881 and 1882 under the title Treasure Island or, the mutiny of the Hispaniola with Stevenson adopting the pseudonym Captain George North.Traditionally ... Read more

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  • The Cruise of the Midge (Historical Novel)

    by Michael Scott ...
    In Michael Scott's historical novel, 'The Cruise of the Midge,' readers are transported to the early 19th century British Navy where they follow the thrilling adventures of a young naval officer. The book is written in a vivid and immersive literary style, with detailed descriptions that bring the naval battles and life at sea to life. Scott expertly weaves historical accuracy with captivating ... Read more

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  • A Gipsy of the Horn - Life in a Deep-Sea Sailing Ship

    by Rex Clements ...
    This vintage book offers a glimpse into the sea-faring lifestyle of times past with an authentic account of a life lived at sea. Retold with the lucidity and fondness that can only belong to one who has lived it and loved it, “A Gipsy of the Horn - Life in a Deep-Sea Sailing Ship” is highly recommended for readers with an interest in the history and development of sailing. Many old books such as ... Read more

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