Pirates' Hope by Francis Lynde
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| Author | Lynde, Francis, 1856-1930 |
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| Title | Pirates' Hope |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Pirates' Hope" by Francis Lynde is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Bonteck Van Dyck, a wealthy and somewhat disillusioned man, who invites his old college friend, Dick Preble, to join him on a cruise aboard his yacht, the "Andromeda". As they set sail, the novel explores themes of wealth, human nature, and the search for genuine relationships amidst a backdrop of luxurious seaside adventures. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Van Dyck, who is struggling with a sense of moral confusion and a desire to understand the people around him better, questioning their true natures beyond their polished exteriors. His invitation to Preble hints at an underlying mission to explore human authenticity among a selected group of socialites accompanying them on the cruise. As the "Andromeda" sets sail, conversations reveal complex relationships and a web of romantic and financial intrigues, particularly with discussions surrounding Van Dyck's musings about the guests and the legendary island of Pirates' Hope from which the book draws its title. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Islands -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pirates -- Fiction |
| Subject | Treasure troves -- Fiction |
| Subject | Castaways -- Fiction |
| Subject | Yachting -- Fiction |
| Subject | Caribbean Sea -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45141 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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