The Dark Frigate

The Dark Frigate is a historical fiction novel written by Charles Boardman Hawes. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of Philip Marsham, a young man who sets out to sea to find his father. Along the way, he is forced to join a crew of pirates and becomes embroiled in their dangerous and illegal activities.The novel is full of action and adventure as Philip and his fellow pirates face storms, battles, and treacherous enemies. However, the story also explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and redemption as Philip struggles to reconcile his desire for adventure with his sense of morality.Hawes' writing is vivid and descriptive, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of life on a ship in the 17th century. The characters are well-developed and complex, with their own motivations and backstories that add depth to the story.Overall, The Dark Frigate is a thrilling and engaging novel that will appeal to readers of all ages who enjoy historical fiction, adventure stories, and tales of daring on the high seas.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.