The Looting of the Ly-chee
The Looting of the Ly-chee is a thrilling adventure story set in the exotic and mysterious world of the South China Sea. When a group of pirates led by the notorious Captain Blackbeard attack a Chinese merchant ship, they make off with a valuable cargo of ly-chee fruit. The Chinese government is determined to get the fruit back, and they enlist the help of a young British sailor, Jack, to help them. Jack and his crew embark on a daring mission to track down the pirates and recover the stolen ly-chee. Along the way, they face danger and adventure, as they battle storms, sea monsters, and the pirates themselves. Will Jack and his crew be able to recover the ly-chee and save the day? Or will the pirates get away with their loot? Read The Looting of the Ly-chee to find out!
By John Arthur Barry · First published 1911 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 5,291 words
First lines
'Mastah, mastah, you no lemember me?'
'No,' I replied, peering out of my bunk at the yellow, slant-eyed face that looked down at me and then to the door as if fearful of something behind.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: John Arthur Barry
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Mystery, Romance
- Length: 5,291 words
- Structure: 1 section, 156 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title suggests a story set in the past, and the author's name implies a narrative style that is likely to be realistic and historically accurate.
- Adventure — The title implies a story of exploration and discovery, suggesting a narrative that is likely to be exciting and full of action.
- Mystery — The title implies a story of intrigue and suspense, suggesting a narrative that is likely to be full of twists and turns.
- Romance — The author's name implies a narrative style that is likely to be romantic and emotionally charged.
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adventure · mystery · crime · thriller · suspense · heist · betrayal · intrigue · detective · investigation · cultural · exotic
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