Deadly Sails - Complete Collection offers an enthralling voyage through the turbulent seascapes of classic literature, charting a course across an eclectic array of storytelling styles and thematic depths. This anthology, a treasure trove of maritime exploits and nautical intrigue, gathers timeless tales that traverse the spectral shadows of gothic horror, the buoyant winds of romance, and the invigorating currents of adventure. Among its many gems, the collection showcases haunting reflections on peril at sea, romantic maritime escapades, and vivid portrayals of life on the oceans, all crafted by masters of the written word. The anthology assembles a formidable roster of literary icons, each contributing their unique voice to the collection's overarching theme of sea-bound peril and discovery. Rooted in the rich traditions of 19th and early 20th-century literature, these stories reflect the evolving perspectives of the Industrial era's rapidly changing world and the perennial fascination with the sea's mysteries. The juxtaposition of authors from different cultural and historical contexts provides a multifaceted look into the era's collective psyche, where romanticism was often at odds with the unforgiving nature of reality. For readers eager to embark on a literary journey encompassing sweeping adventures and thought-provoking narratives, Deadly Sails - Complete Collection presents an unparalleled opportunity. By delving into this compilation, one gains access to a rich tapestry of human experience as seen through the eyes of some of history's most venerable writers. This anthology is not merely a collection of seafaring lore but an invitation to explore the profound dialogues and intricate tapestries woven from tales of persistence, danger, and discovery, offering both educational enlightenment and stirring entertainment.
Deadly Sails - Complete Collection : History of Pirates, Trues Stories about the Most Notorious Pirates & Most Famous Pirate Novels
Authors:
- Jules Verne
- Charles Dickens
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- James Fenimore Cooper
- Edgar Allan Poe
- William Hope Hodgson
- Charles Kingsley
- Howard Pyle
- Jack London
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- Walter Scott
- Alexandre Dumas
- Frederick Marryat
- Washington Irving
- Harold MacGrath
- Joseph Lewis French
- William Clark Russell
- Harry Collingwood
- Max Pemberton
- Charles Boardman Hawes
- L. Frank Baum
- J. M. Barrie
- R. M. Ballantyne
- G. A. Henty
- J. Allan Dunn
- Robert E. Howard
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
- W. H. G. G Kingston
- Charles Johnson
- Maturin Murray Ballou
Format:
Duration:
- 9797 pages
Language:
English
Cinq semaines en ballon
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La jangada
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Les cinq cents millions de la Bégum
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Charles Dickens
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Robert Louis Stevenson
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James Fenimore Cooper
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Edgar Allan Poe
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Howard Pyle
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Jack London
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Arthur Conan Doyle
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Walter Scott
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Alexandre Dumas
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Washington Irving
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L. Frank Baum
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J. M. Barrie
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1896. He attended Princeton University, joined the United States Army during World War I, and published his first novel, This Side of Paradise, in 1920. That same year he married Zelda Sayre and for the next decade the couple lived in New York, Paris, and on the Riviera. Fitzgerald’s masterpieces include The Beautiful and Damned, The Great Gatsby, and Tender Is the Night. He died at the age of forty-four while working on The Last Tycoon. Fitzgerald’s fiction has secured his reputation as one of the most important American writers of the twentieth century.
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Charles Johnson
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