
OUR PIRATE HOARD. - By Thomas A. Janvier Copyright, 1891, by Harper & Brothers
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A charismatic pirate from a bygone era has become the family legend, remembered not only for his daring raids along the Chesapeake and the Spanish Main, but also for his unexpected role as a respected citizen of a quiet Delaware town. He built a modest fortune, donated a beautiful church bell, and kept a disciplined household, yet when he died suddenly after a brutal encounter with a navy ship, his visible wealth was mysteriously scant.
His bewildered widow, left with a brood of young children, clings to a fragmented, fever‑ridden utterance that hints at a hidden hoard. She scrambles through the family home, tearing up floorboards and digging in the cellar, convinced the pirate’s last words encode the secret location of his buried loot. The story follows her determined, often comical, quest to decode the cryptic clue, inviting listeners into a world where maritime adventure meets domestic perseverance, and where the promise of buried treasure fuels both hope and imagination.
Full title
Our Pirate Hoard 1891 1891
Language
en
Duration
~51 minutes (48K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2007-12-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1849–1913
A lively chronicler of old New York and an inventive storyteller, this American writer brought city history, travel, and fiction together with an easy, engaging touch. His work ranges from sketches of Manhattan life to tales shaped by his travels in Mexico and Europe.
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