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THE PIRATE’S GOLD
PREFATORY NOTE.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
THE PIRATE’S GOLD. - CHAPTER I. FAR OVER THE HILLS.
CHAPTER II. A HERO IN HUMBLE LIFE.
CHAPTER III. THE ISLES OF THE BEAUTIFUL WEST.
CHAPTER IV. THE ARCH-PIRATES MORGAN AND MANSVELT.
CHAPTER V. FIGHTING ON LAND AND AT SEA.
CHAPTER VI. FEVER’S DREAMS—STRANGE ADVENTURE ON SHORE.
A lone hunter roams the mist‑shrouded hills of the Scottish Highlands, his faithful Gordon setter at his side, while the rugged landscape teems with heather, pine, and countless hidden lochs. On an autumn evening that slips into unsettling darkness, he reflects on a life of wandering and the comfort of the minister’s remote glen, yet his thoughts drift toward the distant lure of a legendary treasure discovered on Amelia Island. The narrative hints at a daring expedition, promising encounters with pirate lore, secret maps, and the restless spirits of those who once guarded the gold.
As he and his dog dash across a perilous cliff path, the story blends vivid wilderness description with an undercurrent of adventure, setting the stage for a chase that will span both sea and land. Early clues suggest that the hunt will draw together unlikely allies and fierce opponents, all driven by the promise of riches hidden beneath foreign sands. Listeners will be pulled into the suspenseful first act, where every rustle in the heather could signal the next step toward the fabled pirate’s gold.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (140K characters)
Release date
2024-07-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1840–1910
A naval surgeon who turned real-world experience into lively adventure stories, he became one of the most prolific writers of boys' fiction in Victorian Britain. His books often mix travel, sea life, and practical know-how with a strong sense of fun and momentum.
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