The Privateersman

Published by McBooks Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Privateers were essentially freelance ships, sanctioned during wartime to sail and do battle on behalf of adversary governments. This tale follows Alexander Musgrave, a privateer-turned-adventurer, across three continents and into the arms of a beautiful woman.

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  • Publisher: McBooks Press (April 1, 2000)
  • Length: 288 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781590135051

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This was Marryat's navy, his world, and no one brings it to us with greater authenticity.

– Alexander Kent

When your [Patrick] O'Brians are out, recommend Marryat.

– Library Journal

Marryat has the power to set us in the midst of ships and men and sea and sky, all vivid, credible, authentic.

– Virginia Woolf

[Marryat's] greatness is undeniable.

– Joseph Conrad

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