The Adventures of Captain Horn Frank Richard Stockton Books
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Frank Richard Stockton was a popular 19th century American author who remains best known for writing a series of acclaimed children's fairy tales. His books are still read across the world today.
The Adventures of Captain Horn Frank Richard Stockton Books
Written in 1895, this book is fresher, crisper and better paced that you might expect. After a brief setup we dash ahead to a shipwreck, and then it's survival, pirates, treasure, escapes, fights, hardships and mystery right up to the slam bang finish. This is adventure escapism with a sly sense of humor, and written with a sure hand. It can be a bit dry in places, or perhaps I should say "stiff", but never for very long and never to the detriment of the overall experience. It may not exactly be "Treasure Island", but it's not that far off the mark.This is a Kindle freebie version of a public domain 1910 edition. It doesn't have any bells or whistles, (and no illustrations or active table of contents), but you can change the font size. It is properly formatted and was perfectly readable on my Kindle Touch, which to me is pretty much the most you can ask of a Kindle freebie. All in all, an entertaining and better than expected find.
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The Adventures of Captain Horn Frank Richard Stockton Books Reviews
I really don't know how to classify this book. I would guess an adventure/travel/romance novel - but not really very much "romance" in it. I enjoyed it, and would compare it to Robinson Couroso ( not sure of the spelling of the last name) and Treasure Island.......
A well written book that develops character along with an exciting and exotic plot. It has sea voyages, pirates, storms, remote location survival situations, San Francisco and Paris hotel life...well, there's pretty much something for everyone with a cast of very interesting characters. All this bound up in a moral problem that must be solved.
I give it four stars. This story has it all; shipwreck, pirates, desperate battles, and, a lost treasure! Now, of course, we can't dwell on this sort of fantasy in our times, as finding a lost treasure and recovering it, etc., would in the modern parlance be considered theft of a great national historical and cultural legacy. In 19th century terms, it's just a lot of loot to be had by whomever can get it and keep it! Well worth the time to read it. Considering you can get this for free on , that makes it a hearty heist.
Mr. Stockton's tale of the adventures of Capt. Horn is a great read. It tells a gripping tale set in the world of the nineteenth century. The prejudices and unthinking harshness of man to man are mitigated by the author's subtle sarcasm towards these mores of his day. The dawn of our own slightly improved state is seen in this and in so many of his other works, although this was certainly not his main purpose, which was always to entertain as well as educate. You won't regret reading any of his wonderful stories.
I do not read fiction. A story of ancient seafarers still captivate me. It took me 65 pages to realize that this is all fiction. Having read Stockton's books before, I continued to read all through the book through all of the twists and turns. Just when you think you have it all figured out, there is another twist. It is quite the adventure story and well worth the read by even history buffs like myself.
The Adventures of Captain Horn is a page turner. Each chapter has a new twist to the plot. I read it and my husband and I listened to it on a 15 hour drive. It made the long drive more enjoyable. I do recommend it.
It has everything; treasure, shipwreck, caves, fights, pirates, other villains, romance, narrow escapes, deserts, hardships, mystery and a satisfying ending. There are two reasons I do not give it a five. First, the two major characters are not well described so as to create a word picture of them. Second, black folks are not presented in very flattering terms, though not pointedly derogatory.
Written in 1895, this book is fresher, crisper and better paced that you might expect. After a brief setup we dash ahead to a shipwreck, and then it's survival, pirates, treasure, escapes, fights, hardships and mystery right up to the slam bang finish. This is adventure escapism with a sly sense of humor, and written with a sure hand. It can be a bit dry in places, or perhaps I should say "stiff", but never for very long and never to the detriment of the overall experience. It may not exactly be "Treasure Island", but it's not that far off the mark.
This is a freebie version of a public domain 1910 edition. It doesn't have any bells or whistles, (and no illustrations or active table of contents), but you can change the font size. It is properly formatted and was perfectly readable on my Touch, which to me is pretty much the most you can ask of a freebie. All in all, an entertaining and better than expected find.
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