Captain Blood
Including "The Sea Hawk"By Rafael Sabatini
Length26h 7m
About this audiobook
In "Captain Blood," Rafael Sabatini crafts a swashbuckling narrative that marries adventure with romance, all set against the tumultuous backdrop of the late 17th century. The novel chronicles the exploits of Peter Blood, a physician turned notorious pirate, whose journey from wrongful imprisonment to life on the high seas captures the essence of resilience and revenge. Sabatini's vivid prose, characterized by its dynamic dialogue and lush descriptions, draws readers into a world rife with treachery, honor, and the exhilarating unpredictability of the ocean. The book, rooted in the historical context of colonialism and piracy, not only entertains but also provokes contemplations on the nature of freedom and loyalty amidst societal upheavals. Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950), an Italian-born British author, was well-versed in both history and the drama of human experience, elements that resonate deeply in "Captain Blood." His fascination with adventure tales, rooted in his own family's stories of piracy and exploration, obligated him to bring forth a protagonist whose struggles mirrored those of contemporary social injustices. This intrinsic connection to his characters reveals Sabatini's profound understanding of the human condition, enriching the reading experience. "Captain Blood" is highly recommended for readers who appreciate historically infused narratives that seamlessly blend romance and adventure. Sabatini's gripping storytelling and well-drawn characters invite audiences into a riveting saga that not only entertains but also enlightens about the age of piracy, making it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with lovers of historical fiction.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length26 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
36Chapter XXIII: The Heathen Creed
2The Sea Hawk
37Chapter XXIV: The Judges
3Author’s Note
38Chapter XXV: The Advocate
4Part I: Sir Oliver Tressilian
39Chapter XXVI: The Judgment
5Chapter I: The Huckster
40Chapter I: The Messenger
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6Chapter II: Rosamund
41Chapter II: Kirke’s Dragoons
7Chapter III: The Forge
42Chapter III: The Lord Chief Justice
8Chapter IV: The Intervener
43Chapter IV: Human Merchandise
9Chapter V: The Buckler
44Chapter V: Arabella Bishop
10Chapter VI: Jasper Leigh
45Chapter VI: Plans of Escape
11Chapter VII: Trepanned
46Chapter VII: Pirates
12Chapter VIII: The Spaniard
47Chapter VIII: Spaniards
13Part II: Sakr-El-Bahr
48Chapter IX: The Rebels-Convict
14Chapter I: The Captive
49Chapter X: Don Diego
15Chapter II: The Renegade
50Chapter XI: Filial Piety
16Chapter III: Homeward Bound
51Chapter XII: Don Pedro Sangre
17Chapter IV: The Raid
52Chapter XIII: Tortuga
18Chapter V: The Lion of the Faith
53Chapter XIV: Levasseur’s Heroics
19Chapter VI: The Convert
54Chapter XV: The Ransom
20Chapter VII: Marzak-Ben-Asad
55Chapter XVI: The Trap
21Chapter VIII: Mother and Son
56Chapter XVII: The Dupes
22Chapter IX: Competitors
57Chapter XVIII: The Milagrosa
23Chapter X: The Slave-Market
58Chapter XIX: The Meeting
24Chapter XI: The Truth
59Chapter XX: Thief and Pirate
25Chapter XII: The Subtlety of Fenzileh
60Chapter XXI: The Service of King James
26Chapter XIII: In the Sight of Allah
61Chapter XXII: Hostilities
27Chapter XIV: The Sign
62Chapter XXIII: Hostages
28Chapter XV: The Voyage
63Chapter XXIV: War
29Chapter XVI: The Pannier
64Chapter XXV: The Service of King Louis
30Chapter XVII: The Dupe
65Chapter XXVI: M. De RIVAROL
31Chapter XVIII: Sheik Mat
66Chapter XXVII: Cartagena
32Chapter XIX: The Mutineers
67Chapter XXVIII: The Honour of M. De Rivarol
33Chapter XX: The Messenger
68Chapter XXIX: The Service of King William
34Chapter XXI: Moriturus
69Chapter XXX: The Last Fight of the Arabella
35Chapter XXII: The Surrender
70Chapter XXXI: His Excellency the Governor
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