Captain Blood
Captain Blood, published in 1922, is Rafael Sabatini's best-known novel of adventure. Peter Blood, an Irish physician with a soldier's past, is tending his geraniums in Bridgwater when the Monmouth rebellion of 1685 reaches his door; for treating a wounded rebel he is condemned by Judge Jeffreys and sold into slavery on Barbados. There he meets Arabella Bishop, niece of his brutal owner, and from there he escapes with a Spanish ship to become the most feared and the most scrupulous pirate of the Caribbean. The story moves through Tortuga, a French expedition against Cartagena and the revolution of 1688 before Blood's fortunes turn. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Captain Blood
Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Captain Blood online?
Yes. Captain Blood opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Captain Blood free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Captain Blood is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Captain Blood in the public domain?
Yes. Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Captain Blood?
About 7 h 34 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Captain Blood?
Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini is filed under "Adventure" in the Vinteuil library.
