| Author |
Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
| Illustrator |
Tilney, F. C. (Frederick Colin), 1870-1951 |
| Title |
The Pirate of the Mediterranean: A Tale of the Sea
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"The Pirate of the Mediterranean: A Tale of the Sea" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of Malta and focuses on the adventurous lives of naval officers and their encounters with pirates in the Mediterranean Sea. Key characters include midshipmen Jack Raby and Jemmy Duff, as well as the mysterious Greek pirate who preys on merchant ships. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to the vibrant setting of Malta, a crossroads of cultures and history. The opening chapters depict midshipmen arriving on the island and establishing their camaraderie while encountering various local characters, including sailors and beggars. Through lively conversations and the excitement of impending naval action, the groundwork is laid for a plot filled with adventure, romance, and danger as the midshipmen become intertwined with the pirate world. The Greek pirates, specifically one named Zappa, are foreshadowed as a central threat, promising thrilling confrontations in the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mediterranean Sea -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21403 |
| Release Date |
May 9, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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