Publisher's Synopsis
Captain Singleton is a novel written by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1720. The story follows the life and adventures of a young man named Bob Singleton, who becomes a pirate after being abandoned by his father. The novel is written in the first person and is presented as Singleton's memoirs.The story begins with Singleton's childhood in England and his father's sudden disappearance. He is left with nothing but a small inheritance, which he quickly squanders. After being forced to flee England due to his debts, Singleton joins a pirate crew and embarks on a life of adventure on the high seas.Singleton's travels take him to Africa, where he is captured by a tribe of cannibals. He manages to escape and eventually joins forces with a group of pirates led by a man named Captain Avery. Together, they raid ships and amass a fortune in treasure.However, Singleton's life as a pirate is not without its challenges. He is betrayed by his crewmates, captured by the authorities, and forced to stand trial for his crimes. Despite these setbacks, Singleton remains determined to live life on his own terms and continues to seek out new adventures.Captain Singleton is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of freedom, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. Defoe's vivid descriptions of life at sea and the exotic locales visited by Singleton make for a compelling and entertaining read.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.
