The Sea Hawk

by Rafael Sabatini

Overview

A masterpiece of historical Þction—and a ferociously gripping adventure tale. Oliver Tressilian, a Cornish gentleman who helped defeat the Spanish Armada, is betrayed by his half-brother, throwing him into circumstances where he becomes a Barbary pirate and a follower of Islam.

Author Biography: Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950), of Italian and English parentage, was a prolific and best-selling author. He wrote in English, his adopted language.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781931839532
Publisher:	Ross & Perry
Publication date:	10/10/2003
Pages:	396
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.95(d)

About the Author

Rafael Sabatini (29 April 1875 - 13 February 1950) was an Italian/English writer of novels of romance and adventure.

Editorial Reviews

A gadzooks romance with a generous measure of blood, revenge, sacrifice, villainy, adventure, and heart-interest.

Nation

Where would Errol Flynn have been without this guy? Published in 1922, 1921, and 1915, respectively, these offer swashbuckling at its best in rousing adventure stories of pirates and revolutionaries. These editions include gorgeous cover art by Gregory Manchess and scholarly introductions. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

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