The Queen's Little Pirate: "the Master-Thief of
The Queen's Little Pirate is a novel by George Griffith that tells the story of a young girl named Mary who becomes involved in piracy and adventure on the high seas. The book follows her journey as she navigates treacherous waters, battles pirates, and ultimately discovers her true identity. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including the infamous Captain Blood and his crew. The novel is filled with action, suspense, and intrigue, making it an exciting read for fans of adventure fiction.
By George Griffith · First published 1897 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Pirate Fiction · 9,859 words
First lines
Another couple of centuries with a few added years have slipped away, and the next scene of the slowly-unfolding drama opens on the sea instead of the land. The Idea which Edward of the Long Legs had so clearly conceived and so very nearly realised, the idea that the frontiers of the United Kingdom of which he had dreamt should be its sea-coasts has all the time been growing and deepening, for, like all ideas which faithfully reflect some fact in the universe, it could not die, and was bound some day to become a fact itself.
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The Queen's Little Pirate: "the Master-Thief of the New World" is listed on Textopian as a short story by George Griffith, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George Griffith
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Pirate Fiction, Action, Drama
- Length: 9,859 words
- Structure: 1 section, 77 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical period, focusing on real historical figures and events, such as the exploits of Francis Drake and the political climate of the Elizabethan era.
- Adventure — The story is filled with daring exploits, sea voyages, and battles, capturing the adventurous spirit of exploration and piracy.
- Pirate Fiction — Central to the plot are themes of piracy and privateering, with a focus on naval battles and treasure hunts.
- Action — The book contains numerous action-packed scenes, including battles at sea and strategic military maneuvers.
Tags
pirate · adventure · historical fiction · treasure · master-thief · New World · queen · action · sailing · exploration · rebellion · romance