The Pirate City: An Algerine Tale by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title The Pirate City: An Algerine Tale
Note Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Pirate City: An Algerine Tale" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the tumultuous life of pirates operating from Algiers, exploring themes of adventure, bravery, and the harsh realities of life under piracy. The narrative introduces us to several characters, including the young Sicilian adventurer Mariano and his family, as they face the perils of the Mediterranean sea and the threat of Algerine corsairs. At the start of the tale, we meet the charming grandmother of Mariano, alongside her spirited grandson, who expresses his desire to sail rather than pursue a clerical life. As their family engages in light-hearted discussions, a dramatic turn arises when Mariano and his brother Lucien, alongside their father Francisco, prepare for a voyage that soon leads to a violent encounter with pirates. The scene quickly shifts to the pirate captain Sidi Hassan, who demonstrates the lawless and daunting world of piracy, leaving Mariano's family to contend with their unfortunate fate as they navigate the turbulent waters of danger, betrayal, and the fight for survival amidst the pirate's grip. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Enslaved persons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Courage -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Algiers (Algeria) -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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