The Pirate
Andrew Lang Edition
The Pirate, published in 1822, is Walter Scott's novel of Shetland and Orkney at the end of the seventeenth century. Mordaunt Mertoun, son of a gloomy recluse, is a favorite of the household of Magnus Troil and his daughters Minna and Brenda until he rescues a shipwrecked stranger, Cleveland, who turns out to be a pirate and who displaces him in the family's affections. Minna's romantic attachment to the outlaw, the prophetess Norna of the Fitful Head and the arrival of Cleveland's crew at Kirkwall drive the second half. Scott drew on a voyage he made with the lighthouse commissioners in 1814, and the book is full of the islands' weather, customs and Norse survivals. This is the Andrew Lang edition, with his introduction. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Pirate
The Pirate by Walter Scott 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 The Pirate online?
Yes. The Pirate 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.
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The first chapter of The Pirate 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 Pirate in the public domain?
Yes. The Pirate by Walter Scott 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 Pirate?
About 13 h 10 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 Pirate?
The Pirate by Walter Scott is filed under "Adventure" in the Vinteuil library.
