The Dark Frigate - by Charles Boardman Hawes (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A young man dares not return to England after his ship is taken over by pirates and he becomes a member of their crew.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In seventeenth century England, a terrible accident forces orphaned Philip Marsham to flee London in fear for his life. Bred to the sea, he signs on with the Rose of Devon, a dark frigate bound for the quiet shores of Newfoundland. <p/>Philip's bold spirit and knowledge of the sea soon win him his captain's regard. But when the Rose of Devon is seized in midocean by a devious group of men plucked from a floating wreck, Philip is forced to accompany these gentlemen of fortune on their murderous expeditions. Like it or not, Philip Marsham is now a pirate--with only the hangman awaiting his return to England. <p/>With its bloody battles, brutal buccaneers, and bold, spirited hero, this rousing tale will enthrall young listeners in search of seafaring adventure.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Charles Boardman Hawes was a twentieth century American author. He was posthumously awarded the 1924 Newbury Medal for <i>The Dark Frigate</i>. One of his other titles, <i>The Great Quest, </i>was also a Newbury Honor title in 1922.
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