The arrival of the shipwrecked captain, Cleveland, spoils young Mordaunt's relationship with the Troil girls, and soon a bitter rivalry grows between the two men. Minna falls in love with Cleveland, not knowing his true profession. Brenda however is in love with Mordaunt. The pirates capture the Troils, but after an encounter with the frigate HMS Halcyon, they are freed. Brenda and Mordaunt are reunited, and Minna and Clement parted.
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The arrival of the shipwrecked captain, Cleveland, spoils young Mordaunt's relationship with the Troil girls, and soon a bitter rivalry grows between the two men. Minna falls in love with Cleveland, not knowing his true profession. Brenda however is in love with Mordaunt. The pirates capture the Troils, but after an encounter with the frigate HMS Halcyon, they are freed. Brenda and Mordaunt are reunited, and Minna and Clement parted.
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Add this copy of The Pirate to cart. $9.27, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Marcus Ward & Co., Ltd.
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No publication date, introduction dated 1831. Binding cocked and slightly torn at front. Illumination on front cover, illustrated. Cover scuffed and backstrip sunned. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library. With usual stamps and markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Pirate (Sir Walter Scott's Collector's Edition) to cart. $12.68, like new condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published by Jazzybee Verlag.
Add this copy of The Pirate to cart. $17.03, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2015 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.
Add this copy of The Pirate to cart. $20.22, new condition, Sold by Russell Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Victoria, BC, CANADA, published 2015 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.
Add this copy of The Pirate to cart. $27.00, very good condition, Sold by Heroes Bookshop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lubbock, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1920 by Oxford Society Limited, Montreal.
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Very Good. Leather bound copy with ribbon marker, illustrations by Wilmot Lunt, this copy has a solid leather binding with clean unmarked pages, no foxing, many illustrations. undated, but presumed early to mid 1920's.
Add this copy of The Pirate to cart. $33.99, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by CreateSpace Independent Publis.
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Add this copy of The Pirate to cart. $142.06, good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1822 by Archibald Constable and Co; Hurst, Robinson & Co.
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1822, Archibald Constable and Co; Hurst, Robinson & Co
Publisher:
Archibald Constable and Co; Hurst, Robinson & Co
Published:
1822
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17719278256
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None. Good Only. The first edition, second state, of Sir Walter Scott's novel loosely based on the life of John Gow, one of his historical 'Waverley' novels. First edition, second state, with 'there' instead of 'their' to the final word of line 20 page 17 Volume II, and a semicolon after 'Co' to the publisher's information to the title page of Volume I. Complete in three volumes. Half-title is present to each volume. 'The Pirate' is a historical novel by Walter Scott, set in Shetland around 1700. This novel is roughly based on the life of the notorious pirate John Gow. The novel was received with a wide variety of opinions, with some critics thinking it was the best of the Waverley novels, and some saying it was the worse. Walter Scott is best known for his historical novels and poems, including 'Waverley', 'Ivanhoe', and 'The Lady of the Lake'. Bookplate of D. B. Anderson to the recto of the front endpaper of Volume I. Â 'D. Humphrey's Circulating Library' label to the front paste downs. In a half calf institutional binding with paper to the boards. Externally, rubbed. The front board of Volume I is detached but present. Bumping to the head and tail of the spines, heavier bumping to the extremities. Large vertical crack to the spine of Volume I. Evidence of labels being formerly adhered to the front boards, with a little loss of paper from where they have been removed. Front hinge of Volume III is starting but firm. Institutional label to the front paste downs. Bookplate to the recto of the front endpaper of Volume I. Volume II is lacking the front endpaper. Internally, Volumes II and III are firmly bound, binding of Volume I is tender. Pages are a little age-toned with some scattered spots. Gathering N of Volume I is working loose. Good Only.
Add this copy of The Pirate to cart. $156.88, good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1822 by Archibald Constable & Co.
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None. Good. The second edition of Sir Walter Scott's historical novel, loosely based on the life of the notorious pirate, John Gow, complete in three volumes. The second edition. Published the same year as the first. Complete in three volumes. 'The Pirate' is a historical novel by Walter Scott, set in Shetland around 1700. This novel is roughly based on the life of the notorious pirate John Gow. The novel was received with a wide variety of opinions, with some critics thinking it was the best of the Waverley novels, and some saying it was the worse. Written by English author, Sir Walter Scott, who is best known for his historical novels and poems, including 'Waverley', 'Ivanhoe', and 'The Lady of the Lake'. Bound in half calf with paper-covered boards. Without half titles. Bound in half calf with paper-covered boards. Without half titles. Externally, sound, with rubbing to boards and extremities, heavier to joints. A little loss to the head and tail of the spine to volume I. Joints are cracked, with hinges strained. Front board to volume III is tender, holding on by a few cords only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the odd mark to the first and last few pages. Good.
