In 1718, long before the turbulent years of the American Revolution, life on a Maine sheep farm is a quiet affair. But unbeknownst to 14-year-old Jeremy Swan, his island home is ripe for plundering by sea raiders, who swoop down and drag him away. Once aboard the Revenge,...
The Black Buccaneer is a novel by Stephen Warren Meader, first published in 1920. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Tom Bristol. Tom is a sailor on a ship called the Avenger, which is attacked by pirates led by a notorious pirate...
The Black Buccaneer is a novel written by Stephen Warren Meader and first published in 1920. The story is set in the Caribbean Sea during the 17th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Ned Hearne. Ned is the son of a wealthy merchant who is captured by...
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The Black Buccaneer is a novel written by Stephen Warren Meader in 1920. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the adventures of young Ned Hearne, who is captured by pirates and forced to become a member of their crew. Ned is taken aboard the ship of the infamous Black...
Jeremy's father helped him drive the sheep into the rude pen on the island off the coast of Maine, and then hurried to return to his colonial clearing on the mainland. "I sort of hate to leave you here alone," he said, "but I'll be back this time tomorrow." Before "this time...