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Henderson, Daniel
1880
1955
Henderson, Daniel MacIntyre
Pirate Princes and Yankee Jacks
Setting forth David Forsyth's Adventures in America's Battles on Sea and Desert with the Buccaneer Princes of Barbary, with an Account of a Search under the Sands of the Sahara Desert for the Treasure-filled Tomb of Ancient Kings
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"Pirate Princes and Yankee Jacks" by Daniel Henderson is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the character David Forsyth, an orphan, who embarks on thrilling escapades connected to America's early naval encounters and conflicts with Barbary pirates. The book combines fictional elements with real historical events, aiming to bring to life the challenges faced by early American sailors against piracy and their struggles for freedom. At the start of the story, we are introduced to David Forsyth and his brother Alexander, who are adopted by Dr. Eccleston after losing their parents. They encounter Murad, an enigmatic Egyptian with dubious intentions, who expresses interest in a treasure tomb in the Sahara. When Alexander ships off to sea but is captured by pirates, David's yearning for adventure intensifies. The narrative unfolds to explore themes of brotherhood, heroism, and the fight against slavery, as David ultimately sets out to rescue Alexander while navigating the treacherous waters of piracy. This opening sets the stage for a tale of daring exploits and the historical backdrop of early American naval warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
United States. Navy -- Juvenile fiction
Eaton, William, 1764-1811 -- Juvenile fiction
United States -- History -- Tripolitan War, 1801-1805 -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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