Swashbuckling Adventures
Author | : AEG |
Publisher | : Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG) |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2002-07 |
Genre | : Dungeons and Dragons (Game) |
ISBN | : 9781887953566 |
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Author | : AEG |
Publisher | : Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG) |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2002-07 |
Genre | : Dungeons and Dragons (Game) |
ISBN | : 9781887953566 |
Author | : Lawrence Ellsworth |
Publisher | : Pegasus Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014-12-15 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781605986500 |
The word “swashbuckler” conjures up an indelible image: a hero who’s a bit of a rogue but has his own code of honor, an adventurer with laughter on his lips and a flashing sword in his hand. This larger-than-life figure is regularly declared passé, but the swashbuckler is too appealing to ever really die. Who wouldn’t want to face deadly danger with confidence and élan? Who can deny the thrill of clashing blades, hairbreadth escapes, and daring rescues, of facing vile treachery with dauntless courage and passionate devotion?The swashbuckler tradition was born out of legends like the Knights of the Round Table and of Robin Hood, revived in the early 19th century by authors such as Sir Walter Scott, then caught hold with the publication of Alexandre Dumas’ The Three Musketeers in 1844. For the next century, it was arguably the world’s leading form of adventure fiction.Featuring selections by twenty hugely popular writers from the last century including Rafael Sabatini; Johnston McCulley (creator of the Zorro character); Alexandre Dumas, Arthur Conan Doyle; and Pierce Egan, author of Robin Hood, this anthology is dedicated to the swashbuckler’s roots: historical adventures by masters of the genre. Most of these stories have been out of print for decades; some have never before been collected in book form.
Author | : John Malam |
Publisher | : QED |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010-01-31 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781595661401 |
Plunder this 'ere treasure trove of stunning artwork, fantastic photographs and amazing facts. Ye ol' land lubbers will soon learn which rascals ruled the waves and when. Arrr, you'll discover the most dangerous raids on the high seas, as well as the trickery and treachery of many a wretched scoundrel.
Author | : William Jones |
Publisher | : Elder Signs Press (US) |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2007-06 |
Genre | : Horror tales, American |
ISBN | : 9781934501023 |
"Discover a time when tall ships ranged the oceans and creatures lurked in the dark depths. Journey across the world from the reign of pirates to the age of Napoleon to the present, and learn what fears dwell in sailors' hearts. All hands on deck, ready the cannon, and prepare to engage in terrors unknown!"--Page 4 of cover
Author | : Alexandre Dumas |
Publisher | : Pegasus Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2017-01-03 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781681772974 |
For the first time in English in over a century, a new translation of the forgotten sequel to Dumas’s The Three Musketeers, continuing the dramatic tale of Cardinal Richelieu and his implacable enemies. In 1844, Alexandre Dumas published The Three Musketeers, a novel so famous and still so popular today that it scarcely needs introduction. Shortly thereafter he wrote a sequel, Twenty Years After, that resumed the adventures of his swashbuckling heroes. Later, toward the end of his career, Dumas wrote The Red Sphinx, another direct sequel to The Three Musketeers that begins, not twenty years later, but a mere twenty days afterward. The Red Sphinx picks up right where the The Three Musketeers left off, continuing the stories of Cardinal Richelieu, Queen Anne, and King Louis XIII—and introducing a charming new hero, the Comte de Moret, a real historical figure from the period. A young cavalier newly arrived in Paris, Moret is an illegitimate son of the former king, and thus half-brother to King Louis. The French Court seethes with intrigue as king, queen, and cardinal all vie for power, and young Moret soon finds himself up to his handsome neck in conspiracy, danger—and passionate romance! Dumas wrote seventy-five chapters of The Red Sphinx, all for serial publication, but he never quite finished it, and so the novel languished for almost a century before its first book publication in France in 1946. While Dumas never completed the book, he had earlier written a separate novella, The Dove, that recounted the final adventures of Moret and Cardinal Richelieu. Now for the first time, in one cohesive narrative, The Red Sphinx and The Dove make a complete and satisfying storyline—a rip-roaring novel of historical adventure, heretofore unknown to English-language readers, by the great Alexandre Dumas, king of the swashbucklers.
Author | : Tony Cliff |
Publisher | : First Second |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 2016-03-08 |
Genre | : Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | : 1626726965 |
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Lovable ne'er-do-well Delilah Dirk is an adventurer for the 19th century. She has traveled to Japan, Indonesia, France, and even the New World. Using the skills she's picked up on the way, Delilah's adventures continue as she plots to rob a rich and corrupt Sultan in Constantinople. With the aid of her flying boat and her newfound friend, Selim, she evades the Sultan's guards, leaves angry pirates in the dust, and fights her way through the countryside. For Delilah, one adventure leads to the next in this thrilling and funny installment in her exciting life. Tony Cliff's Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant is a great pick for any reader looking for a smart and foolhardy heroine...and globetrotting adventures. A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013 A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2013
Author | : Des Ekin |
Publisher | : The O'Brien Press Ltd |
Total Pages | : 425 |
Release | : 2021-05-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1788492668 |
Bloodthirsty buccaneers and buried treasure, fierce sea battles and cold-blooded murders, Barbary ducats and silver pieces of eight. Des Ekin embarks on a roadtrip around the entire coast of Ireland, in search of our piratical heritage, uncovering an amazing history of swashbuckling bandits, both Irish-born and imported. Ireland's Pirate Trail tells stories of freebooters and pirates from every corner of our coast over a thousand years, including famous pirates like Anne Bonny and William Lamport, who set off to ply their trade in the Caribbean. Ekin also debunks many myths about our most well-known sea warrior, Granuaile, the 'Pirate Queen' of Mayo. Thoroughly researched and beautifully told. Filled with exciting untold stories.
Author | : Sebastien de Castell |
Publisher | : Dashing Blades |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2021-11-30 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 199035436X |
A disgraced magistrate on the run. A daring swashbuckler hunted by an unstoppable assassin. An investigator of the supernatural faced with a corpse that won't stop dancing. Here are eight tales of the Greatcoats, legendary sword-fighting magistrates brought together by an idealistic young king and disbanded after his execution as a tyrant. Follow along through their swashbuckling adventures, their triumphs and defeats, their darkest hours and their moments of shining redemption as they struggle to bring justice to a corrupt kingdom. Praise for the Greatcoats "First-rate fiction, first-rate adventure, first rate full stop.” —Conn Iggulden, Bestselling Author of the Wars of the Roses "This is a One-in-a-million Series” —Fantasy Faction "Great rollicking fun combined with an emotional punch.” —John Gwynne, Bestselling Author of Malice
Author | : Scott Nash |
Publisher | : Candlewick Press |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 2012-09-25 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0763662100 |
Hoist the Jolly Robin! Fly with a swashbuckling crew as they soar through the air — and evade danger on the ground — in search of treasure and lofty adventure. Captain Blue Jay, notorious and feared pirate of the skies, has a fondness for collecting treasure, especially eggs. Unfortunately, sometimes his treasure hatches, and this time the hatchling is the strangest one the Grosbeak has ever seen. No sailor is certain whether the chick is a young god or just an oversized bird who needs too much food, but one thing is clear: the winds over Thrushland are shifting, and dramatic changes are in store for all. Whether outwitting a gang of thieving crows, outrunning murderous fishers and weasels, or rallying Briarloch’s beleaguered sparrows, this motley crew must do all they can to stay together and stay alive. And that’s just the tip of the bird’s feather! Offering a bounty of illustrations and a host of memorable characters — from an endearing star-nosed mole to an unlikely little warrior with a vendetta — here is a treasure for anyone who has ever wanted to take to the skies and see where fortune blows.
Author | : Sebastien de Castell |
Publisher | : Orbit |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 2018-12-04 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0316525863 |
~b~>A failed mage learns that just because he's not the chosen one it doesn't mean he can't be a hero in the fourth book of an exciting adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell. For Kellen, the only way to survive is to hide. His curse is growing stronger, bringing dark and violent visions, and the bounty hunters dogging his heels get closer every day. Desperate, he searches for a mysterious order of monks rumored to have a cure. But salvation comes with a high price. Spellslinger SeriesSpellslingerShadowblackCharmcasterSoulbinder For more from Sebastien de Castell, check out: The Greatcoats QuartetTraitor's BladeSaint's BloodKnight's ShadowTyrant's Throne span