Captain Blood
Including "The Sea Hawk"By Rafael Sabatini
Length26h 10m
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 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Author’s Note
35Chapter XXIV: The Judges
2Part I: Sir Oliver Tressilian
36Chapter XXV: The Advocate
3Chapter I: The Huckster
37Chapter XXVI: The Judgment
4Chapter II: Rosamund
38Chapter I: The Messenger
5Chapter III: The Forge
39Chapter II: Kirke’s Dragoons
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6Chapter IV: The Intervener
40Chapter III: The Lord Chief Justice
7Chapter V: The Buckler
41Chapter IV: Human Merchandise
8Chapter VI: Jasper Leigh
42Chapter V: Arabella Bishop
9Chapter VII: Trepanned
43Chapter VI: Plans of Escape
10Chapter VIII: The Spaniard
44Chapter VII: Pirates
11Part II: Sakr-El-Bahr
45Chapter VIII: Spaniards
12Chapter I: The Captive
46Chapter IX: The Rebels-Convict
13Chapter II: The Renegade
47Chapter X: Don Diego
14Chapter III: Homeward Bound
48Chapter XI: Filial Piety
15Chapter IV: The Raid
49Chapter XII: Don Pedro Sangre
16Chapter V: The Lion of the Faith
50Chapter XIII: Tortuga
17Chapter VI: The Convert
51Chapter XIV: Levasseur’s Heroics
18Chapter VII: Marzak-Ben-Asad
52Chapter XV: The Ransom
19Chapter VIII: Mother and Son
53Chapter XVI: The Trap
20Chapter IX: Competitors
54Chapter XVII: The Dupes
21Chapter X: The Slave-Market
55Chapter XVIII: The Milagrosa
22Chapter XI: The Truth
56Chapter XIX: The Meeting
23Chapter XII: The Subtlety of Fenzileh
57Chapter XX: Thief and Pirate
24Chapter XIII: In the Sight of Allah
58Chapter XXI: The Service of King James
25Chapter XIV: The Sign
59Chapter XXII: Hostilities
26Chapter XV: The Voyage
60Chapter XXIII: Hostages
27Chapter XVI: The Pannier
61Chapter XXIV: War
28Chapter XVII: The Dupe
62Chapter XXV: The Service of King Louis
29Chapter XVIII: Sheik Mat
63Chapter XXVI: M. De RIVAROL
30Chapter XIX: The Mutineers
64Chapter XXVII: Cartagena
31Chapter XX: The Messenger
65Chapter XXVIII: The Honour of M. De Rivarol
32Chapter XXI: Moriturus
66Chapter XXIX: The Service of King William
33Chapter XXII: The Surrender
67Chapter XXX: The Last Fight of the Arabella
34Chapter XXIII: The Heathen Creed
68Chapter XXXI: His Excellency the Governor
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