Hume Nisbet
The Jolly Roger: A Story of Sea Heroes and Pirates
The Jolly Roger: A Story of Sea Heroes and Pirates
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The Jolly Roger: A Story of Sea Heroes and Pirates (1891) is a novel by Hume Nisbet, inspired by his travels in Papua New Guinea. It is a tale of adventure set during the reign of King James I, featuring brave and bold pirates on a journey across the Spanish Main. The author summons an era of wonder and discovery for modern readers with a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript.
Format: Hardback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press
The Jolly Roger: A Story of Sea Heroes and Pirates (1891) is a novel by Hume Nisbet, published at the beginning of his career as a leading ghost story writer of the Victorian era. The story is inspired by the author's travels in Papua New Guinea and is largely unknown by today's audience. Hume Nisbet was a versatile writer whose experiences as an artist and traveler informed his wide-ranging body of work.
The story opens on the island of Laverne, a notorious pirate stronghold set in protective waters along the coast of South America. A group of brave and impossibly bold pirates embarks on a journey in search of fortune across the Spanish Main. Along the way, they nearly succumb to the wiles of a thousand-year-old witch, perhaps the most memorable of Nisbet's creations, but certainly not the most terrifying. With scant source material, the author summons an era of wonder and discovery for modern-day readers, a feat that depends in no small part upon his own adventures on the islands of the South Sea.
This edition of Hume Nisbet's The Jolly Roger: A Story of Sea Heroes and Pirates is a classic of Victorian fiction reimagined for modern readers. It features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript. The story is a tale of swashbuckling adventure set during the tumultuous reign of King James I, and the pirates embark on a journey in search of fortune across the Spanish Main. They encounter various challenges and obstacles, including the wiles of a thousand-year-old witch, but ultimately succeed in their quest.
The novel is a testament to Nisbet's skill as a writer and his ability to create a vivid and captivating world that captures the imagination of readers. It is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, history, and the sea.
Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513133997
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