Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure with this thrilling tale of a man who sailed with the infamous Captain Morgan. While the book offers an intriguing glimpse into the lives of pirates, the main focus is on the action-packed and exciting journey. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you follow the hero's escapades and close calls. But it's...More
Howard Pyle (March 5, 1853 – November 9, 1911) was an American illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people. Pyle synthesized many traditional Robin Hood legends and ballads in this work, while toning them down to make them suitable for children.
In 1894, he began teaching illustration at the Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry (now Drexel University). After 1900, he founded his own school of art and illustration named the Howard Pyle School of Illustration Art.
His 1883 classic publication The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood remains in print, and his other books frequently have medieval European settings, including a four-volume set on King Arthur. He is also well known for his illustrations of pirates, and...More
Howard Pyle (March 5, 1853 – November 9, 1911) was an American illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people. Pyle synthesized many traditional Robin Hood legends and ballads in this work, while toning them down to make them suitable for children.
In 1894, he began teaching illustration at the Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry (now Drexel University). After 1900, he founded his own school of art and illustration named the Howard Pyle School of Illustration Art.
His 1883 classic publication The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood remains in print, and his other books frequently have medieval European settings, including a four-volume set on King Arthur. He is also well known for his illustrations of pirates, and is credited with creating what has become the modern stereotype of pirate dress.
Book Summary
Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure with this thrilling tale of a man who sailed with the infamous Captain Morgan. While the book offers an intriguing glimpse into the lives of pirates, the main focus is on the action-packed and exciting journey. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you follow the hero's escapades and close calls. But it's not just the hero who will keep you captivated - Captain Morgan himself is a fascinating character, with his cool and calculated demeanor, as shown by his nonchalant unbuttoning of the waistcoat and shirt of a man he had just murdered. As the story unfolds, you'll find yourself drawn into a world of jingling baubles, silver medals, and high-stakes adventure. Don't miss out on this thrilling ride!
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