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The Offshore Pirate

The Offshore Pirate

Fitzgerald, F. Scott

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ISBN10: 1162703687
ISBN13: 9781162703688
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.09 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Offshore Pirate is a short story written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, which was first published in 1920. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of a wealthy young woman named Ardita Farnam. Ardita is on a yacht trip with her aunt and uncle when the yacht is hijacked by a group of pirates. Among the pirates is a dashing young man named Captain Flint, with whom Ardita soon becomes enamored.As the story unfolds, Ardita and Captain Flint engage in a game of wits and flirtation, with Ardita struggling to reconcile her privileged upbringing with her growing attraction to the rough-and-tumble pirate. Along the way, the pair encounter a series of challenges and obstacles, from treacherous waters to rival pirates, all while trying to navigate their complicated feelings for each other.The Offshore Pirate is a classic tale of adventure, romance, and self-discovery, with Fitzgerald's signature wit and charm on full display. The story is a testament to the author's skill at crafting compelling characters and vivid, immersive settings, and remains a beloved work of American literature to this day.From time to time there was the bright flare of a match as one of them lighted a cigarette, but except for the low undertone of the throbbing engines and the even wash of the waves about the stern the yacht was quiet as a dream boat star-bound through the heavens. Round them flowed the smell of the night sea, bringing with it an infinite languor.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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