Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea by Charles H. L. Johnston
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| Author | Johnston, Charles H. L. (Charles Haven Ladd), 1877-1943 |
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| Title |
Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea" by Charles H. L. Johnston is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book encompasses tales of notable privateers and sea adventurers, sharing their daring escapades and the life of peril they embraced on the high seas for various motives including treasure and patriotism. Through the lens of these historical figures, the author seeks to illuminate the spirit of adventure that defined maritime history. The opening of this work sets a vivid scene, capturing the essence of the sea's allure and treachery, as well as the motivations that drove individuals to pursue a life of adventure upon it. Johnston introduces Carlo Zeno, a Venetian warrior, chronicling his early aspirations and subsequent rise as a naval commander. The narrative highlights Zeno's audacity as he faces daunting odds against the Genoese, revealing his leadership qualities and strategic prowess that would come to define his career. The text perfectly encapsulates the tension and excitement of naval battles, foreshadowing the legendary status that would follow Zeno and his contemporaries in maritime lore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Buccaneers |
| Subject | Privateering |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26960 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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