The Ruby of Kishmoor

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The Ruby of Kishmoor

by Howard Pyle

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The Project Gutenberg E-text of The Ruby of Kishmoor, by Howard Pyle

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The Ruby of Kishmoor

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CONTENTS

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Captain Keitt began his life on the Jamaican coast as a respectable merchant, but the lure of the African trade soon steered him toward piracy. His reputation vaulted to legend when he seized the Rajah of Kishmoor’s prized vessel, The Sun of the East, rescuing a queen adorned with a massive, blood‑red ruby that glittered like a kingdom’s fortune. The sheer scale of the loot—gold, jewels, and that unparalleled gem—propelled him from obscurity to the most feared name on the seas.

Now a celebrated freebooter, Keitt finds himself the quarry of countless expeditions eager to reclaim the stolen wealth. Seeking refuge in the West Indies, he lands in Port Royal, only to face a fresh danger when the ruby vanishes from the pirates’ share. Accusations swirl, and his own crew begins to suspect the very captain who brought them fame, setting the stage for a tense showdown that could cost him more than treasure.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (69K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Paul J. Hollander. HTML version by Al Haines.

Release date

Jan 1, 2003

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Howard Pyle

Howard Pyle

1853–1911

Best known for bringing Robin Hood, King Arthur, and swashbuckling pirates vividly to life, this American writer and illustrator helped shape the look and feel of classic adventure stories for generations of young readers.

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