The Red Eric

von R. M. Ballantyne

264 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Red Eric is a classic adventure novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story revolves around a young sailor named Eric who is forced to leave his home and join a crew of pirates. Eric is taken aboard the ship of Captain Black, a notorious pirate who is feared by all who sail the seas. Eric soon discovers that life as a pirate is not as glamorous as he had imagined, and he finds himself torn between his loyalty to his new crew and his desire to return home.As the story unfolds, Eric becomes embroiled in a series of dangerous adventures, including battles with other ships, encounters with sea monsters, and daring escapes from the authorities. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about loyalty, courage, and the importance of family and home.The Red Eric is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a timeless tale of adventure, bravery, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. With its vivid descriptions of life at sea and its unforgettable characters, this book is sure to capture the imagination of anyone who loves a good adventure story.Ailie had been nearly thrown out of her berth when the ship lay over, and now when she listened to the water hissing and gurgling past the little port that lighted her cabin, and felt the staggering of the vessel, as burst after burst of the hurricane almost tore the masts out of her, she lay trembling with anxiety and debating with herself whether or not she ought to rise and go on deck.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.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Romane, Erzählungen, Tatsachenberichte Action- und Abenteuergeschichten
• ISBN: 9781419179976
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.06.2004
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC