Charles John Cutcliffe Wright Hyne

Prince Rupert, the Buccaneer (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Excerpt: 'Not slaves, your Highness,' said the Governor. 'We call them engagés here: it's a genteeler style. The Lord General keeps us supplied.' 'I'll be bound he gave them the plainer name,' said Prince Rupert. The Governor of Tortuga shrugged his shoulders. 'On the bills of lading they are written as Malignants; but judging from the way he packed the last cargo, Monsieur Cromwell regards them as cattle. It is evident that he cared only to be shut of them. They were so packed that one half were dead and over the side before the ship brought up to her anchors in the harbour here. And what were left fetched but poor prices. There was a strong market too. The Spaniards had been making their raids on the hunters, and many of the engagés had been killed: our hunters wanted others; they were hungry for others; but these poor rags of seaworn, scurvy-bitten humanity which offered, were hardly worth taking away to teach the craft-Your Highness neglects the cordial.'

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 153
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Januar 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783985317240
• Artikelnr.: 63419212

Autorenporträt

Charles John Cutcliffe Wright Hyne (1866-1944), also known as C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, was an English writer, best remembered for his tales of adventure and speculative fiction. Born in Bibury, Gloucestershire, but relocating to Yorkshire in his childhood, Hyne embarked on a prolific literary career spanning numerous genres. A compelling storyteller, he demonstrated a particular flair for maritime and historical subjects. Among his most notable works stands 'The Lost Continent: The Story of Atlantis,' a highly engaging fantasy that captured the imagination of readers with its vivid depiction of the mythical land. Hyne's skill in adventure narratives is equally evident in 'Prince Rupert, the Buccaneer,' a work that weaves historical fact with fiction to chronicle the swashbuckling exploits of its titular character, infusing it with melodramatic flair typical of the era's romantic adventure tales. His literary style is marked by vigorous action and a clear, direct manner of storytelling that befits the genres in which he excelled. Cutcliffe Hyne's legacy, while somewhat overshadowed by his contemporaries, remains significant in the canon of early 20th-century English literature, particularly within the adventure and speculative fiction subdivisions. His works continue to resonate with enthusiasts of these literary genres and provide insight into the narrative styles and cultural attitudes of his time.