The Dark Frigate

The Dark Frigate is a thrilling adventure novel written by Charles Boardman Hawes. The story follows the young protagonist, Philip Marsham, who is the son of a wealthy merchant in 17th century England. After his father's death, Philip is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in a small coastal town. Bored with his new life, Philip becomes fascinated with the sea and dreams of becoming a sailor.One day, Philip stumbles upon a group of sailors who are planning to steal a ship and embark on a dangerous voyage to the New World. Despite the risks, Philip joins the crew and sets sail on the Dark Frigate. The journey is filled with perilous adventures and encounters with pirates, storms, and sea monsters.As the crew navigates the treacherous waters, Philip learns about the harsh realities of life at sea and the importance of loyalty and courage. Along the way, he also falls in love with a fellow crew member, Anne Bonny.The Dark Frigate is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and bravery on the high seas. Hawes' vivid descriptions of life at sea and the dangers of sailing make this book a must-read for anyone who loves adventure stories.1923. Illustrated. Wherein is told the story of Philip Marsham who lived in the time of King Charles and was bred a sailor but came home to England after many hazards by sea and land and fought for the King at Newbury and lost a great inheritance and departed for Barbados in the same ship, by curious chance, in which he had long before adventured with the pirates.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.