The Buccaneer: A Tale
The Buccaneer, first published in 1832, is a historical novel by Mrs. S. C. Hall, the Irish-born writer Anna Maria Hall, here in a one-volume edition of 1840. It is set in England during the Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell, who appears as a character. Hugh Dalton, a daring buccaneer who has sailed for both Cavaliers and Roundheads, is drawn into the designs of Sir Willmott Burrell, who wants his help to be rid of a young woman he has wronged in France, while the boy Robin, devoted to Dalton, moves between the worlds of smugglers and Puritan households. The novel mixes adventure, romance and domestic scenes with a portrait of Cromwell's stern rule. 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 The Buccaneer: A Tale
The Buccaneer: A Tale by Anna Maria Hall (Mrs. S. C. Hall) 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.
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The first chapter of The Buccaneer: A Tale 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 The Buccaneer: A Tale in the public domain?
Yes. The Buccaneer: A Tale by Anna Maria Hall (Mrs. S. C. Hall) 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 The Buccaneer: A Tale?
About 11 h 24 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 The Buccaneer: A Tale?
The Buccaneer: A Tale by Anna Maria Hall (Mrs. S. C. Hall) is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
