Black Flags and Broken Maps - 4 Classic Corsairs, Islands, and Sea Mysteries
Enriched edition. The Corsair King, The Mystery of the Laughlin Islands, The Expedition Of Captain Flick, The Isle of Pirate's Doom, etc.By Mór Jókai, Louis Becke, Fergus Hume, Robert Ervin Howard
Length14h 43m
About this audiobook
Black Flags and Broken Maps: 4 Classic Corsairs, Islands, and Sea Mysteries dives into the tumultuous waters of literary maritime adventure, weaving together tales of piracy, enigmatic islands, and deep-sea secrets. The collection explores themes of exploration, deception, and the unknown, offering a varied tapestry of narrative styles from suspense to swashbuckler. Readers will find themselves captivated by the richly detailed worlds and the tension of high seas escapades, as each piece offers a unique lens into the maritime lore. This anthology shines in its ability to present thrilling tales that are as introspective as they are adventurous. This carefully curated selection from authors such as Mór Jókai, Louis Becke, Fergus Hume, and Robert Ervin Howard echoes the classic seafaring narratives of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These writers draw from diverse geographic and cultural backgrounds, revealing influences from both European and Australian settings. Collectively, they channel the spirit of Romanticism and adventure fiction, while also engaging with themes of empire, colonialism, and the human struggle against nature's formidable power. An enchanting and educational voyage, this anthology affords readers the chance to immerse themselves in captivating stories that have shaped and reflect cultural perceptions of the sea and its mysteries. Each story offers a fulfilling exploration of timeless themes, emboldening readers to consider the historical context and the broader implications of the sea's call. Ideal for both admirers of classic literature and newcomers seeking an engaging literary expedition, Black Flags and Broken Maps beckons those who long for stories that sail beyond the horizon.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length14 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 1, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Black Flags and Broken Maps - 4 Classic Corsairs, Islands, and Sea Mysteries
5The Corsair King (Mór Jókai) (pt. 1)
Mostrar todos os capítulosVer menos
6The Corsair King (Mór Jókai) (pt. 2)
7The Isle of Pirate's Doom (Robert Ervin Howard)
8The Mystery of the Laughlin Islands (Louis Becke)
9The Expedition Of Captain Flick (Fergus Hume) (pt. 1)
10The Expedition Of Captain Flick (Fergus Hume) (pt. 2)
11The Expedition Of Captain Flick (Fergus Hume) (pt. 3)
12The Expedition Of Captain Flick (Fergus Hume) (pt. 4)
13Analysis
14Reflection
More from Mór Jókai, Louis Becke, Fergus Hume, Robert Ervin Howard
Rakkaita sukulaisiaMór Jókai3h 3m$2 · $0.00
The Green Book; Or, Freedom Under the SnowMór Jókai15h 20m4.2 (77)$2 · $0.00
A Hungarian NabobMór Jókai8h 31m4.2 (569)$1 · $0.00
Black DiamondsMór Jókai13h 33m4.2 (331)$2 · $0.00
The Tower of DagoMór Jókai52m$2 · $0.00
The Nameless CastleMór Jókai8h 43m4.0 (163)$2 · $0.00
The Slaves of the PadishahMór Jókai13h 53m3.8 (19)$2 · $0.00
Halil the Pedlar: A Tale of Old StambulMór Jókai6h 17m3.7 (12)$2 · $0.00
The Golden Age in TransylvaniaMór Jókai8h 37m4.1 (107)$1 · $0.00
Dr. Dumany's WifeMór Jókai8h 7m3.4 (11)$2 · $0.00
Pretty MichalMór Jókai8h 44m3.4 (18)$2 · $0.00
Rakkauden narritMór Jókai14h 24m3.9 (172)$2 · $0.00
Teodor DalnokiMór Jókai3h 50m$2 · $0.00
The Yellow RoseMór Jókai3h 42m3.4 (307)$2 · $0.00
The Golden Age in TransylvaniaMór Jókai9h 41m3.9 (95)$2 · $0.00
'Midst the Wild CarpathiansMór Jókai11h 58m3.8 (132)$2 · $0.00
Secrets of the Roaring Blue - 5 Classic High-Seas Seafaring StoriesMór Jókai, Louis Becke, Howard Pyle, Charles Boardman Hawes, Robert Ervin Howard15h 29m$2
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.6 (4.6K)$29 · $0.00
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m4.5 (949.4K)$46 · $0.00
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
Remarkably Bright CreaturesShelby Van Pelt11h 17m4.4 (1.7M)$29 · $0.00
Desperate MeasuresBrenda Jackson8h 59m4.7 (670)$28 · $0.00
This Side of Paradise - The Original 1920 Edition (Annotated)F. Scott Fitzgerald11h 30m4.6 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m4.6 (33.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m4.6 (9.3K)$18 · $0.00
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m4.6 (2.7K)$29 · $0.00
Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m4.6 (2.6K)$18 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $0.00
Cast in BloodMichelle Sagara16h 35m4.6 (607)$33 · $0.00
The Captain Blood Trilogy (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini29h 20m4.6 (1K)$3 · $0.00
Ship of the Line (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith11h 13m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
The George Orwell CollectionGeorge Orwell24h 46m4.5 (14.4K)$12 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 38m4.5 (9.2K)$2 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
When God Calls the HeartBrian Bird, Michelle Cox3h 24m4.6 (439)$10 · $0.00
You may also like
THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE PIRATES (Illustrated) (Annotated)Daniel Defoe33h 20m3.8 (1.9K)$1.99 · $0.00
Life among the ApachesJohn Carey Cremony10h 47m4.0 (843)$2 · $0.00
Conquering The PacificAndrés Reséndez6h 6m4.1 (1.4K)$24 · $0.00
Treasure Island (The Unabridged Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)Robert Louis Stevenson8h 49m4.1 (640.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
THE HISTORY OF THE PIRATESDaniel Defoe32h 8m3.9 (2.2K)$2 · $0.00
Treasure IslandRobert Louis Stevenson7h 20m4.0 (645.5K)$6 · $0.00
Captain David GriefJack London5h 32m3.8 (1.1K)$14
A General History of the PyratesDaniel Defoe12h 10m3.9 (3.7K)$20
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of NantucketEdgar Allan Poe8h 4m3.6 (18.9K)$7
Heralds of EmpireAgnes C. Laut6h 8m$2 · $0.00
The Pirates Own BookCharles Ellms15h 3m3.8 (378)$1.99 · $0.00
Privateers and PrivateeringEdward Phillips Statham8h 42m$1 · $0.00
The Jolly Roger Boxed-SetCharles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Howard Pyle, Jack London, Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Le Gallienne, Walter Scott, Alexandre Dumas, Frederick Marryat, Washington Irving, Harold MacGrath, Max Pemberton, L. Frank Baum, R. M. Ballantyne, G. A. Henty, J. Allan Dunn, Robert E. Howard, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Charles Johnson502h 31m4.4 (31)$2 · $0.00
The Last Wild Men of BorneoCarl Hoffman9h 19m4.0 (951)$29 · $0.00
The MysteryStewart Edward White, Samuel Hopkins Adams4h 11m3.6 (204)$1 · $0.00
The History of the Pirates of the CaribbeanDaniel Defoe, Charles Ellms, Captain Charles Johnson40h 2m$2 · $0.00
The boys' book of buccaneersA. Hyatt Verrill5h 30m$1 · $0.00
The Monarchs of the Main: Adventures of the Buccaneers (Vol. 1-3) (Annotated)George W. Thornbury19h 51m$2 · $0.00
The True Pirates of the CaribbeanDaniel Defoe, Charles Ellms, Captain Charles Johnson40h 8m3.9 (68)$1.99 · $0.00
The Boy's Book of BuccaneersA. Hyatt Verrill5h 29m$2.30