| Author |
Bloundelle-Burton, John, 1850-1917 |
| Title |
The Hispaniola Plate (1683-1893)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by
Google Books (Harvard College)
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| Summary |
"The Hispaniola Plate (1683-1893)" by John Bloundelle-Burton is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the legendary Captain Sir William Phips and Lieutenant Nicholas Crafer as they embark on a treasure-hunting expedition in the West Indies, intertwining elements of history and fiction. The story integrates the search for a hidden fortune linked to a sunken Spanish ship, providing a backdrop filled with adventure, mutiny, and maritime intrigue. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Reginald Crafer, a young naval officer who learns about his inheritance of Phips House and its peculiar stipulations, including a rumored hidden treasure left by his ancestor, Nicholas Crafer. Reginald finds himself delving into the history of his family and uncovering clues about the treasure that remains a mystery to his lineage. The opening chapters set a tone of curiosity and adventure as Reginald reflects on the legacy of his ancestor while embarking on a journey to unravel the connections between his past and the treasure search led by Phips, raising questions about fortune, legacy, and familial ties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Buccaneers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Phips, William, Sir, 1651-1695 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52210 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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