Captain Brand of the "Centipede"
A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This LifeBy H. A. Wise
Length10h 45m
About this audiobook
In "Captain Brand of the 'Centipede,'" H. A. Wise crafts a gripping tale set against the backdrop of high-seas adventure and personal valor. This novel employs a vivid narrative style that blends romance, nautical lore, and thrilling conflict, capturing the essence of maritime escapades. Wise meticulously constructs the character of Captain Brand, a complex hero whose audacious voyages mask deeper themes of loyalty, ambition, and the struggles of a man tethered between duty and desire. The book resonates with the literary traditions of maritime fiction, drawing on the narrative conventions popularized by authors like John W. De Forest and adventure textbooks of the late 19th century, making it a notable contribution to its genre. H. A. Wise, whose writing exhibits a profound understanding of the struggles faced by seamen and adventurers alike, likely drew inspiration from his own experiences and maritime folklore. His intimate knowledge of nautical life and the intricacies of ship management provides authenticity and depth to the characters and settings. This personal connection to the ocean lends the narrative an engaging realism that enhances the reader's immersion in Captain Brand's world. I highly recommend "Captain Brand of the 'Centipede'" to anyone captivated by tales of adventure on the high seas. This novel not only entertains with its thrilling plot but also invites readers to explore complex moral dilemmas faced by its characters, making it both an enjoyable and thought-provoking read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length10 hrs 45 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 4, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER III. HIGH NOON.
26CHAPTER XXVIII. THE ARK THAT JACK BUILT.
2CHAPTER IV. SUNSET.
27PART II.
3CHAPTER V. DARKNESS.
28CHAPTER XXIX. LAYING UP THE STRANDS.
4CHAPTER VI. DANGER.
29CHAPTER XXX. OLD FRIENDS.
5CHAPTER VII. THE MEETING AND MOURNING.
30CHAPTER XXXI. THE COMMANDER OF THE “ROSALIE.”
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6CHAPTER VIII. CAPTAIN BRAND AT HOME.
31CHAPTER XXXII. A SPLICE PARTED.
7CHAPTER IX. CAPTAIN AND MATE.
32CHAPTER XXXIII. THE BLUE PENNANT IN THE CABIN.
8CHAPTER X. AN OLD SPANIARD WITH ONE EYE.
33CHAPTER XXXIV. THE DEVIL TO PAY.
9CHAPTER XI. CONVERSATION IN POCKETS AND SLEEVES.
34CHAPTER XXXV. AND THE PITCH HOT.
10CHAPTER XII. DOCTOR AND PRIEST.
35CHAPTER XXXVI. THE CHASE.
11CHAPTER XIII. A MANLY FANDANGO.
36CHAPTER XXXVII. THE WRECK OF THE “CENTIPEDE.”
12CHAPTER XIV. A PIRATES’ DINNER.
37CHAPTER XXXVIII. VULTURES AND SHARKS.
13CHAPTER XV. DROWNING A MOTHER TO MURDER A DAUGHTER.
38CHAPTER XXXIX. ESCONDIDO.
14CHAPTER XVI. NUPTIALS OF THE GIRL WITH DARK EYES.
39CHAPTER XL. PAUL DARCANTEL.
15CHAPTER XVII. DOOM OF DOÑA LUCIA.
40CHAPTER XLI. INSTINCT AND WONDER.
16CHAPTER XVIII. END OF THE BANQUET.
41CHAPTER XLII. TRUTH AND TERROR.
17CHAPTER XIX. FANDANGO ON ONE LEG.
42CHAPTER XLIII. PEACE AND LOVE.
18CHAPTER XX. BUSINESS.
43CHAPTER XLIV. SNUFF OUT OF A DIAMOND BOX.
19CHAPTER XXI. TREASURE.
44CHAPTER XLV. LILIES AND SEA-WEED.
20CHAPTER XXII. PLEASURE.
45CHAPTER XLVI. PARTING.
21CHAPTER XXIII. WORK.
46CHAPTER XLVII. DEVOTION.
22CHAPTER XXIV. CAUGHT IN A NET.
47CHAPTER XLVIII. ALL ALIVE AGAIN.
23CHAPTER XXV. THE MOUSE THAT GNAWED THE NET.
48CHAPTER XLIX. THE ROPE LAID UP.
24CHAPTER XXVI. THE HURRICANE.
49CHAPTER L. ON A BED OF THORNS.
25CHAPTER XXVII. THE VIRGIN MARY.
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