Captain BloodRafael Sabatini
Peter Blood, a physician and English gentleman, turned pirate out of a rankling sense of injustice. Barely escaping the gallows after his arrest for treating wounded rebels, Blood is enslaved on a Barbados plantation. When he escapes, no ship sailing the Spanish Main is safe from Blood and his men. This classic... read more »
Captain Blood ReturnsRafael Sabatini
Further adventures from the much-loved Captain Blood, the 'Robin Hood' of the Spanish Seas. His latest exploits take him to new adventures with as much excitement and swashbuckling adventure as ever before. Winning invaluable treasures, rescuing his crew from almost certain death and saving an English settlement are... read more »
The Captain from ConnecticutC. S. Forester
No one but a madman would put to sea in such conditions. A blizzard cut visibility to yards. Long Island Sound was galloping whitecaps. But in this second year of the war of 1812, conditions like these spelled opportunity to Captain Josiah Peabody. His mission: break the British Blockade. The only thing in his favor... read more »
Captain NicholasHugh Walpole
The story about a evil brother who comes back to his family for a visit and the devastation he reaps on his contented London family. This novel is a study of human conflict within a conventional family of the 1930's, tested by the invasion of ideas in the person of the family's black sheep, Captain Nicholas. A... read more »
Captains CourageousRudyard Kipling
Harvey Cheyne, spoiled millionaire's son, tumbles overboard from a luxury liner--only to be rescued by the crew of a Gloucester schooner. Thus begins the boy's second voyage into the rugged rites and ways of sailors. Like all Kipling's masterworks, Captains Courageous is an interweaving of art and moral purpose... read more »
Captain SharkeyArthur Conan Doyle
Careening was a very necessary operation for the old pirate. On his superior speed he depended both for overhauling the trader and escaping the man-of-war. But it was impossible to retain his sailing qualities unless he periodically--once a year, at the least--cleared his vessel's bottom from the long, trailing... read more »
CardiganRobert W. Chambers
Set during the Revolutionary War in Broadalbin; the hero is the ward of Sir William Johnson. He is sent to stop an Indian war planned by Walter Buttler who wants to turn the Indians against the rebels. read more »
CarmillaSheridan Le Fanu
Living a lonely existence in a remote schloss in Styria, on the border of Austria and Hungary, Laura and her father play host to an unexpected guest, the beautiful young Carmilla. Her arrival is closely followed by an outbreak of unexplained deaths in the area, while the young women's growing friendship coincides... read more »
Carson of VenusEdgar Rice Burroughs
Carson Napier is the first Earthman to visit Venus, and he has to keep alert every moment of his stay in that world of mist and mystery. For its territory is unmapped, its inhabitants strange and he has undertaken to restore a native princess to her lost homeland. In terrible oceans where dreaded sea monsters dwell... read more »
Casanova: Part 11 - Paris And HollandGiacomo Casanova
There is no one like him to introduce the pre revolutionary 18th century to the reader. In our times, most will know him as the complete seducer of women. Almost right. He loved woman, as women loved him. Above all and in all, he was a true gentleman. Read him then and know his charm. Out of learning evil is not... read more »
Casanova: Part 12 - Return To ParisGiacomo Casanova
I had two objects in speaking thus: I wanted to frighten him and to make him jealous of me. I felt certain that a man in a passion of jealousy would be quite confused, and I hoped his play would suffer accordingly, and that I should not have the mortification of losing a hundred louis to his superior play, though I... read more »
Casanova: Part 1 - Venetian YearsGiacomo Casanova
Born in 1725 to Italian and Spanish parentage, Giacomo Casanova lived a long and exciting life. As a scholar and an adventurer, he traveled widely throughout Europe and Russia associating with rulers and Kings. For a time he was in the service of the army and he became a great political stirrer. But he vacillated... read more »
Casanova: Part 2 - Cleric In NaplesGiacomo Casanova
The work revolves around the travel expeditions of a cleric who visits many holy places. Great spiritual attachments and religious passion is reflected in these pages. The trip to the bishop in Rome and other pilgrimages are narrated and they are a testament to Casanova's religious attachments. read more »
Casanova: Part 3 - Military CareerGiacomo Casanova
This is a biographical book. I had been careful, on my arrival in Bologna, to take up my quarters at a small inn, so as not to attract any notice, and as soon as I had dispatched my letters to Therese and the French officer, I thought of purchasing some linen, as it was at least doubtful whether I should ever get my... read more »
Casanova: Part 4 - Return To VeniceGiacomo Casanova
A Fearful Misfortune, Befalls Me; then Love Cools Down; Casanova eventually leaves Corfu and returns to Venice, and gives up the Army life to become a fiddler. read more »
Casanova: Part 10 - Under The LeadsGiacomo Casanova
This earthquake shock was the result of those which at the same time destroyed Lisbon. The Leads, used for the confinement of state prisoners, are in fact the lofts of the ducal palace, and take their name from the large plates of lead with which the roof is covered. One can only reach them through the gates of the... read more »
Casanova: Part 13 - Holland And GermanyGiacomo Casanova
In this unique travelogue, Casanova explains his experiences in Holland and Germany. This is a work that examines the two countries, their culture, society and attitudes of the people. In this engrossing work, the author also gives an insight into his own feelings. read more »
Casanova: Part 14 - SwitzerlandGiacomo Casanova
I Resolve to become a monk, going to confessions. I alter my mind and dine with the Abbot. Upon leanving for Zurich - comic adventures at Baden. i act in a play, and counterfeit sickness to attain happiness. I then leave for Soleure then Berne. La Mata Madame de la Saone and finally arrive at Bale. read more »
Casanova: Part 15 - With VoltaireGiacomo Casanova
M. de Voltaire; my discussions with that Great Man. The Syndic and the three girls, and then the dispute with Voltaire. My Adventures at Aix, and my second M. M. And then here ending my adventure with the Nun from Chamberi, culminatng in my flight from Aix. read more »
Casanova: Part 16 - Depart SwitzerlandGiacomo Casanova
The work revolves around the many travel expeditions undertaken by Casanova. Here he critically analyzes the attitudes and life-styles of the elite of France. With great insights and thoughtful reflections, this is a work that grasps attention. read more »
Casanova: Part 17 - Return To ItalyGiacomo Casanova
Rich and profound, Casanova's memoirs are a complete depiction of life. He recounts his expeditions in Italy and his meetings with the elite of the society. He has also included his personal relationships and the ups and downs of that era of his life. The work is truly riveting and monopolizes the reader's... read more »
Casanova: Part 18 - Return To NaplesGiacomo Casanova
I Arrive At Naples, and the telling of my Short But Happy Stay at Naples. The Duke de Matalone and My Daughter. My Departure and Return to Florence, and My Departure with the Corticelli. My Arrival at Bologna and where I Am Expelled from Modena. I Visit Parma and Turin. My Victory Over the Deputy Chief of Police... read more »
Casanova: Part 19 - Back Again To ParisGiacomo Casanova
My stay at Paris and my departure for Strasburg, where I find the Renaud. My misfortunes at Munich and my sad visit to Augsburg. The girl from Strasburg, the female Count, and before my return to Paris I go to Metz. I returned to Paris with the Corticelli, now Countess Lascaris. I had two objects in speaking thus: I... read more »
Casanova: Part 20 - MilanGiacomo Casanova
I give up Agatha to Lord Percy and set out for Milan. The Venetian Barbaro humiliation of The Countess. Plan for a Masquerade. My amour with the fair Marchioness. The deserted girl; i become her deliverer. My departure for St. Angelo an ancient castle. I leave Milan with Croce's Mistress and my arrival at Genoa. read more »
Casanova: Part 21 - South Of FranceGiacomo Casanova
I find Rosalie happy. The signora Isola-Bella, the Cook, Biribi and Irene. Possano is imprisoned Prison. My niece proves to be an old friend of Rosalie's. The disgraceful behaviour of my brother, the Abbe, I relieve him of his mistress. I depart from Genoa and meet the Prince of Monaco before out arrival at Antibes... read more »
Casanova: Part 22 - To LondonGiacomo Casanova
I meet the Venetian ambassadors at Lyons, and also Marcoline's uncle. I then part from Marcoline and set out for Paris, where upon I drive my brother the Abbe from Paris. Madame du Rumain recovers her voice through my cabala. I then take d'Aranda to London. On arriving in London I meet madame Cornelis where I am... read more »
Casanova: Part 23 - The EnglishGiacomo Casanova
The reader who imagines that at these words rage gave place to love, and that I hastened to obtain the prize, does not know the nature of the passion so well as the vile woman whose plaything I was. From hot love to hot anger is a short journey, but the return is slow and difficult -- 23rd volume of the classic... read more »
Casanova: Part 24 - Flight From London To BerlinGiacomo Casanova
A Letter from Pauline and the Avenging Parrot. I meet Sara again and have the idea of marrying her and settling in Switzerland. Augusta becomes Lord Pembroke's titular mistress. On the departure of the Hanoverians I balance my accounts before meeting the Baron Stenau. The English Girl, and what she gave me, before... read more »
Casanova: Part 25 - Russia And PolandGiacomo Casanova
In this episode, Casanova further shares his travel experiences of Russia and Poland. After leaving Riga, Cassanova goes for adventures in St. Petersburg, where he meets the Empress. He vividly portrays the Russian landscape as well as the life-styles of the people. He leaves Russia for Warsaw where he meets with... read more »
Casanova: Part 26 - Spanish PassionsGiacomo Casanova
This volume includes Casanova's nearly fatal trip to Spain, his affair with infamous Italian dancer Nina Bergonzi (whom he describes 'as beautiful as Venus and degraded as Lucifer' -- her erotic orgies disgusted even Casanova), he is beset by assassins, is thrown into prison, escapes many other life and/or freedom... read more »