The Story of Jack Ballister's Fortunes: Being the narrative of the adventures of a young gentleman of good family, who was kidnapped in the year 1719 and carried to the plantations of the continent of Virginia, where he fell in with that famous pirate Captain Edward Teach, or Blackbeard; of his escape from the pirates and the rescue of a young lady from out their hands

Author: Pyle, Howard

Synopsis:

"The Story of Jack Ballister's Fortunes" is a thrilling adventure set in the early 18th century. It follows the journey of Jack Ballister, a young gentleman who is kidnapped and taken to the plantations of Virginia in 1719. There, he unexpectedly encounters the notorious pirate Captain Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard. As Jack becomes entangled with the pirates, he must find a way to escape their clutches and rescue a young lady from their grasp. This gripping tale of danger, bravery, and unexpected alliances will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Genres:
Adventure, Historical Fiction

Themes:
Courage, Survival, Redemption

Subjects:

• Adventure stories
• Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
• Courtship -- Juvenile fiction
• Escapes -- Juvenile fiction
• Kidnapping -- Juvenile fiction
• Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
• Redemptioners -- Juvenile fiction
• Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
• Sailing -- Juvenile fiction
• Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
• Teach, Edward, -1718 -- Juvenile fiction
• Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile fiction
• Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
• Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction

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