The Madman and the Pirate by R. M. Ballantyne
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| Author | Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
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| Illustrator | Twidle, Arthur, 1865-1936 |
| Title | The Madman and the Pirate |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Madman and the Pirate" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. Set in the idyllic, yet perilous setting of the South Seas, the story revolves around themes of adventure, faith, and the clash of cultures. Central characters include Antonio Zeppa, a gentle missionary, and the titular madman, who embodies both tragedy and redemption amidst the backdrop of piracy and the animistic culture of the local islanders. The opening of the novel introduces a beautiful Pacific island and a seemingly tranquil scene disrupted by the presence of a schooner. As we delve into the narrative, we meet Waroonga, a missionary who bravely faces the challenges of converting the local tribes, and Antonio Zeppa, who becomes entangled in a mutiny aboard the ship commanded by the harsh Captain Daniel. Their lives, along with that of Orlando Zeppa, Antonio's son, are dramatically altered when the ship's crew revolts, leading to chaos and tragedy. The faithful Antonio sustains grave injuries, while his son is thrown overboard, leaving both their fates uncertain and setting the stage for a deeply engaging tale of courage, loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Islands -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Pirates -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21813 |
| Release Date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 106 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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