""Black Ralph Or The Helmsman Of Hurlgate"" is a novel written by J. H. Ingraham. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young sailor named Ralph Rashleigh. Ralph is a skilled sailor, but his life takes a dark turn when he is falsely accused of a crime and forced to flee from the authorities. He becomes a pirate and takes on the name ""Black Ralph"", leading a life of adventure and danger on the high seas.As the story unfolds,...