Son of the Red Corsair
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The Son of the Red Corsair | |
Author | Emilio Salgari |
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Original title | Il figlio del corsaro rosso |
Country | Italy |
Language | Italian |
Genre(s) | Adventure novel |
Publisher | Donath |
Publication date | 1908 |
Media type | Print (Hardback) |
ISBN | NA |
The Son of the Red Corsair (original title: Il figlio del corsaro rosso) is an exotic adventure novel written by Italian author Emilio Salgari, published in 1908.
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The Son of the Red Corsair, one of the most captivating stories written by Emilio Salgari, is a mixture of adventure, humor, and romance that has delighted readers of all ages for many years. Part of the series usually referred to as Pirati delle Antille, it is the story of Enrico di Ventimiglia, the Son of the Red Corsair, as he travels through the Spanish conquests of Central America in search of the stepsister he has never met. In his adventure, the Count is helped by a cast of colorful characters, the faithful Mendoza, the incomparable Don Barrejo, Buttafuoco, a nobleman-turned-buccaneer, and bands of pirates of the Caribbean.