About “The Black Corsair”
The Black Corsair is an 1898 adventure novel by Italian author Emilio Salgari. Set during the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean, the story follows Emilio Roccanera, Lord of Ventimiglia, who seeks revenge for his brothers killed by the Duke Van Guld, now governor of Maracaibo. Known as the Black Corsair, Roccanera teams up with famous pirates like François L'Ollonais, Michael the Basque, and Henry Morgan. He vows to continue his fight until he achieves justice for his family. The novel highlights his struggles and alliances in his quest for vengeance. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1898