Leonard Lindsay ; or, the story of a buccaneer by Angus B. Reach
"Leonard Lindsay; or, The Story of a Buccaneer" by Angus B. Reach is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the adventurous life of Leonard Lindsay, a young Scotsman who becomes entangled in the treacherous world of piracy in the Caribbean after being shipwrecked. The narrative promises a vibrant exploration of seafaring and buccaneering amidst the conflicts between nations in the New World. The opening of
the novel introduces us to Leonard Lindsay as a spirited young mariner aboard the Golden Grove, a ship setting sail from Scotland. We learn of his humble beginnings as the son of a fisherman and his dreams for adventure beyond the familiar shores he knows. His voyage quickly turns perilous when a storm wrecks the ship, casting him into the sea. The narrative reveals his struggle for survival, the miraculous chance of rescue by a felucca, and sets the stage for his upcoming trials and escapades as he faces the uncertainties of a new life fraught with dangers, ultimately leading him into the notorious realm of the buccaneers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reach, Angus B. (Angus Bethune), 1821-1856 |
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| Title | Leonard Lindsay ; or, the story of a buccaneer |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: George Routledge & Sons, 1877. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Buccaneers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69952 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 245 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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