The Sea-hawk - Hardcover

Sabatini, Rafael

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1557423911 ISBN 13: 9781557423917

Publisher: Wildside Pr, 2005

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Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) wrote some of the greatest adventure stories of the early 20th century, including Scaramouche and Captain Blood. The Sea-Hawk, originally published in 1915, is the story of a Cornish gentleman, Sir Oliver Tressilian, who is betrayed by a jealous brother. Liberated from slavery aboard a Spanish galley, Sir Oliver joins the Barbary pirates who freed him. Taking the name "Sakr-el-Bahr," the hawk of the sea, he swears vengeance against his brother.

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About the Author:

Known as "The Last of the Great Swashbucklers," Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) was an Italian-born author whose best-known works include The Sea-Hawk, Scaramouche, and Captain Blood.

John Bolen brings his extensive theater, film, and television experience to audiobooks. His recent television appearances include CIA: Masters of Deception on the Discovery Channel, and his recent film work includes The Land and The Inn Outside the World.

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A gadzooks romance with a generous measure of blood, revenge, sacrifice, villainy, adventure, and heart-interest. (The Nation)' --The Nation

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