The Life, Adventures, and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton (1903)

Daniel Defoe

The Life, Adventures, and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton (1903)
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 April 2009
Pages
388
ISBN
9781104351519

The Life, Adventures, and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton (1903)

Daniel Defoe

""The Life, Adventures, and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton"" is a novel written by Daniel Defoe in 1720, which tells the story of a young man named Bob Singleton who becomes a pirate after being abandoned by his family. The book follows Singleton's adventures as he travels across the world, engaging in acts of piracy and encountering various characters along the way. Throughout the novel, Singleton faces numerous challenges, including battles with other pirates, encounters with hostile natives, and struggles to maintain his leadership position among his crew. He also experiences moments of personal growth and self-discovery as he navigates the dangerous and unpredictable world of piracy.Defoe's novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of life at sea during the Golden Age of Piracy, as well as its exploration of themes such as morality, loyalty, and the nature of power. The book is considered a classic of pirate literature and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other works of fiction over the years.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.

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 2 weeks

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.