Master Ardick

Master Ardick: Buccaneer is a novel written by Frederick Hankerson Costello and published in 1896. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of a young boy named Ardick who is kidnapped by pirates and forced to become a member of their crew. Despite his initial reluctance, Ardick soon becomes enamored with the pirate lifestyle and rises through the ranks to become a respected member of the crew.The novel is filled with action-packed scenes of sea battles, shipwrecks, and daring escapes. Along the way, Ardick encounters a cast of colorful characters, including the ruthless pirate captain Blackbeard and a beautiful young woman named Mary who becomes his love interest.As Ardick navigates the dangerous world of piracy, he grapples with questions of morality and loyalty. Will he remain loyal to his pirate crew, or will he betray them in order to follow his conscience? The novel explores themes of identity, honor, and the search for meaning in a world of violence and chaos.Overall, Master Ardick: Buccaneer is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the golden age of piracy. It is a classic tale of a young hero's journey to find his place in the world, and the challenges he must overcome to achieve his goals.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.