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Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson (Special Edition)

Mon, 3 Oct 2022 06:51:53 GMT

Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson (Special Edition)
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“Refreshing! BJ did a phenomenal job making the characters come to life” – review by Apple listener glbmlb

A seafaring stranger comes to the Admiral Benbow Inn, and young Jim Hawkins begins the journey of a lifetime. In this spirited production, veteran narrator BJ Harrison makes you feel as though you are sitting alongside Long John Silver and his pirate crew as they plot and scheme their way to treasure.

Experience Treasure Island with an audiobook experience that’s both true to the original material, and wildly entertaining. This special edition was recorded in 2022, and includes a bonus short story – With the Buccaneers, by Howard Pyle.

Running time: 8 hours, 4 minutes

WINNER OF VOICE ARTS/SOVAS AWARD - BEST ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOST

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The Pirates of Penzance, by W.S. Gilbert

Thu, 7 Jul 2022 06:15:36 GMT

The Pirates of Penzance, by W.S. Gilbert
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Frederick is freed of his indentures to the ferociously temperate Pirates of Penzance. What will he do with his newfound freedom?

This audiobook is based on the libretto from W. S. Gilbert, of Gilbert and Sullivan fame. It includes all the original material in the libretto, adapted to make the tale a narrative, rather than an operetta.

It’s a rare opportunity to celebrate the sharp wit of Gilbert’s writing, as it is brought to the fore.

Running time: 1 hour, 24 minutes

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With the Buccaneers, by Howard Pyle

Fri, 1 Jul 2022 08:15:11 GMT

With the Buccaneers, by Howard Pyle
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How will Captain Morgan save his fellow captain who is being held prisoner by the Spanish vice admiral?

Howard Pyle was first and foremost an artist. He taught for several years at what became Drexel University, and many noteworthy artists studied under him, including N.C. Wyeth and Frank Schoonover.

Pyle is credited with establishing what has come to be known as the modern stereotype pirate attire. Since there wasn’t much to draw upon as far as historical documentation as to what pirates actually wore, Pyle borrowed largely from gypsy garments and styles to create the pirate look we know today. It’s been criticized as being wildly impractical for actual sailoring.

He wrote and illustrated several books for young adults, including The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, and a four-volume set on the life of King Arthur. He breathed new life into children’s literature, bringing a solid artistic background to his illustrations, raising the genre to a new level.

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Pirates' Gold, by H. Bedford-Jones

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:10:54 GMT

Pirates' Gold, by H. Bedford-Jones
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George Roberts of Virginia is a captain without a ship. But when he meets his charismatic friend Ned Low, and they share a glass or two, he realizes the next day that he’s signed on as first mate for a voyage to retrieve a fortune in gold.

Writing in a variety of genres during the golden age of the pulps, and heavily influenced by Alexandre Dumas, Henry James O’Brian Bedford-Jones was enormously prolific - writing nearly 200 novels, 400 novelettes, and 800 short stories.

This story is a standout for several reasons. The plucky woman on board is anything but a damsel in distress. Themes of redemption and honor feature significantly. But rest assured, there’s plenty of action – it is a pirate story, after all!

Running time: 4 hours, 20 minutes

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The Master of Ballantrae, by Robert Louis Stevenson

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:01:00 GMT

The Master of Ballantrae, by Robert Louis Stevenson
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The year is 1745, and Prince Charlie of the defeated royal house of Stuart, has just returned to Scottish soil. A weighty choice faces every Scottish man. Should he stitch a white cockade to his hat and join the fight to restore James, Prince Charlie's father to the British throne? Or should he stay at home and back George II, the reigning King. One Lowland family, the Duries of Durisdeer and Ballantrae, believe they've found a clever way to sidestep the decision. With the toss of a coin, a choice is made that will haunt their lives forever.

Critics consider this to be Stevenson's greatest work. For, though there is plenty of adventure, (including midnight duels, pirates and smugglers), the true merit of the novel comes from the author's masterly portrayal of the fraternal enemies. If you've never read this book, you won't want to miss this!

Running Time: 8 hours, 50 minutes

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Captain Blood, by Raphael Sabatini

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:27:00 GMT

Captain Blood, by Raphael Sabatini
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Doctor. Scholar. Soldier. Peter Blood has been all these. But when he is exiled and sold unjustly into slavery, he finds there is another title he must own - Pirate. Now a man without a country, he wreaks his revenge upon the Spanish Main as a buccaneer. The only thing that saves him from absolute dissolution is the love he still harbors for Miss Arabella Bishop. Now, he is forced to balance the dictates of his conscience with his natural genius for piracy.

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