The Mysterious Voyage of Captain Kidd

By A.B.C. Whipple, H.B. Vestal (Illustrator)

A captain's secret mission spirals into mutiny and treachery on the high seas.

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144 pages

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Captain William Kidd embarks on a secret mission, navigating treacherous waters and a mutinous crew. Tasked by the king's envoy, he sails the Adventure Galley, unaware of the perilous fate awaiting him. As he chases treasure-laden ships, intrigue and betrayal lurk at every turn. Will Kidd's reputation as an honest seaman survive the voyage, or will he be ensnared in a web of piracy and deceit? This gripping tale of adventure and mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning who can be trusted in a world of double-crossing officials and hidden agendas.

From the publisher

A difficult mission, a mutinous crew, treacherous waters, and merchant ships bearing cargoes of gold, silk, diamonds and rubies…all awaited Captain William Kidd as he found himself caught up in the doomed voyage of the Adventure Galley. But did this well-respected seaman, familiar to New Yorkers and Londoners alike as a prosperous, honest and experienced skipper, understand exactly what he was to do?After being chosen by King William’s representative to undertake this secret expedition, Captain Kidd meticulously prepared to sail around the Cape of Good Hope never dreaming of the fate awaiting him upon his return.Adventure abounds in this book complete with intrigue, pirates, unruly sailors, treasure hunting and double-crossing government officials. Carefully researched, this dramatically recounted story of a ship captain and his mysterious voyage will keep readers captivated to the very end.11 black and white drawings by H.B Vestal and a two-page map of Kidd’s voyage.

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