A Modern Buccaneer

Boldrewood, Rolf, 1826-1915Project Gutenberg · United StatesMar 2023

3.3

Word count: 611K words
Chapters: 62

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today. A Modern Buccaneer by Rolf Boldrewood. Author: Boldrewood, Rolf, 1826-1915. Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Feb 28, 2011

Editor's review

Rolf Boldrewood was a major novelist of Australia's colonial period, and A Modern Buccaneer continues in the vein of adventure and the sea that he made his own. The title's "modern buccaneer" echoes the traditional pirate story while shifting the setting to a later era, carrying the real atmosphere of colonial expansion and making a living at sea. As a public-domain Project Gutenberg ebook, its value lies in offering free access to the narrative work of an early Australian novelist, showing how the English adventure novel extended into new regions. The plot moves quickly, suiting readers who enjoy seafaring, adventure, and historical atmosphere. Note that this is an unmodernized plain-text edition with no notes; some colonial-era attitudes and language call for critical reading. For readers studying Australian literature or the adventure-novel tradition, it is a usable primary source.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English-language readers who enjoy seafaring adventure and maritime fiction
Readers interested in Australian colonial literature and its authors
Learners who need a free public-domain English adventure novel for extensive reading practice

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer rigorous historical scholarship and want an annotated edition
Readers sensitive to colonial-era attitudes who are unwilling to read critically
Beginners with weak English reading skills who would struggle with nineteenth-century narrative

Reading tips

Start by learning about the author Boldrewood and the context of Australian colonial literature before entering the text.
Treat the book's colonial-era attitudes as a historical text to examine, annotating as you read.
Read mainly for the adventure through-line rather than worrying over every unfamiliar nautical term.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this a genuine pirate story?

The title A Modern Buccaneer points to a "modern pirate" figure and adventure, but the available information gives no specific plot. It is best understood as an adventure novel borrowing the pirate motif, not a documentary history of piracy. Expect a novel's narrative rather than historical source material.

What is the author Boldrewood's background?

According to the information, Rolf Boldrewood (1826–1915) is an author in English literature, with the work classified under PR: Language and Literatures: English literature. He is often regarded as a novelist of Australia's colonial period, and this book carries the flavor of maritime adventure and the colonial era; details of his life require separate sources.

What is the reading experience of this electronic edition like?

This is a public-domain electronic text released by Project Gutenberg, mainly plain text with no modern notes, introduction, or careful typesetting. Reading comfort depends on your software; a reader with adjustable fonts and bookmarks is recommended so you can easily look back at characters and plot.

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About the author

Boldrewood, Rolf, 1826-1915 Author

Rolf Boldrewood (1826-1915) was an Australian novelist known for adventure stories set in bush life and pioneer experience. His best-known work, Robbery under Arms, revolves around the legend of a bushranger, with tense plotting and vivid characters, and is an important novel of Australia's colonial period. He also wrote The Squatter's Dream: A Story of Australian Life, Old Melbourne Memories, A Modern Buccaneer, and Babes in the Bush, among others. His works draw on the society and natural environment of colonial Australia and combine adventure, crime, and coming-of-age elements, and are commonly classified under inspirational growth. The library holds fifteen of his works, including short-story collections and multi-volume novels. Public information is limited, and details of his life and education remain to be verified.