The Dark Frigate is a novel by Charles Boardman Hawes that has been released in a large print edition. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of Philip Marsham, a young man who is forced to flee his home after being falsely accused of theft. He joins a group of sailors and becomes a member of the crew on a ship called the Rose of Devon. The ship is captained by a notorious pirate named Jasper Leigh, and Philip soon finds himself caught up in a dangerous world of piracy and adventure on the high seas. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Anne, who becomes his friend and ally in his quest to clear his name and find his way back home. The Dark Frigate is a thrilling tale of action, adventure, and romance that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1923. Illustrated. Wherein is told the story of Philip Marsham who lived in the time of King Charles and was bred a sailor but came home to England after many hazards by sea and land and fought for the King at Newbury and lost a great inheritance and departed for Barbados in the same ship, by curious chance, in which he had long before adventured with the pirates.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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