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Porto Bello Gold
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025345468
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Porto Bello Gold is a gripping nautical adventure that serves as the definitive prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's legendary Treasure Island. Set during the golden age of piracy in the mid-18th century, the story reveals the origins of the buried treasure that would later inspire generations of readers. It chronicles the exploits of the ruthless Captain Flint and his crew aboard the pirate ship Walrus as they hunt for Spanish gold across the treacherous waters of the Caribbean.
The narrative brings to life the earlier days of iconic characters such as the cunning Long John Silver, the formidable Billy Bones, and the terrifying Flint himself. Readers follow the high-stakes journey of the treasure from the capture of a Spanish galleon to the secret burial on the remote Skeleton Island. Arthur D. Howden Smith masterfully captures the atmosphere of the high seas, blending historical detail with the swashbuckling tension of classic maritime fiction. This work is an essential companion for fans of pirate lore, providing the dark and thrilling backstory to one of the most famous maps in literary history.
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