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100 1 _aDefoe, Daniel,
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245 1 0 _aOf Captain Mission
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aAugustan Reprint Society, publication number 87
500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-01
508 _aText file produced by David Starner, Deirdre Menchaca, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"Of Captain Misson" by Daniel Defoe is a historical fiction work written during the early 18th century. It narrates the life of Captain Misson, a pirate who aspires to create a utopian society, reflecting on themes of freedom, morality, and social justice against the backdrop of piracy in the age of colonialism. The story aims to intertwine the adventurous exploits of Captain Misson and his crew with critical commentary on the inequalities of the contemporary English society of Defoe's time. The beginning of the narrative introduces Captain Misson, detailing his early life and education in France before he turns to a life at sea. The text highlights his disillusionment with organized religion and the political corruption he witnesses. Captivated by the stories of adventure he reads, he embarks on a journey that leads to the formation of a crew united by ideals of liberty and equality. Captain Misson, influenced by his mentor Carracioli, embraces radical thoughts on governance and societal structure, ultimately striving to establish a community based on democratic principles and justice, leading to his encounters with various ships and battles, showcasing both his leadership qualities and moral philosophy in a perilous world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPirates -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7779
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