Publisher's Synopsis
Prisoner Among Pirates is a novel written by David Ker and first published in 1894. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Harry Collingwood, who is taken captive by a group of pirates while sailing on a ship from England to Australia. Harry finds himself in a dangerous situation, as the pirates are ruthless and violent, and he must use his wit and resourcefulness to survive.Throughout the novel, Harry forms a bond with one of the pirates, a man named Dick Trevanion, who begins to question his own loyalty to the pirate crew. Together, Harry and Dick hatch a plan to escape the pirates and make their way back to civilization.As they journey through the treacherous waters of the South Pacific, Harry and Dick encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, including dangerous storms, treacherous reefs, and rival pirate crews. Along the way, they also meet a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman named Juanita, who may hold the key to their escape.Prisoner Among Pirates is a thrilling adventure story that takes readers on a journey through the high seas of the 19th century. It is a tale of courage, friendship, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
