In 1820, Captain Pope and Captain Crystal—experienced sailors, gentlemen, privateers, and rogues—set sail in search of treasure. What they find instead is a reluctant crew, slavers, sea battles, an uncooperative earl, shipwreck, romance, and death in this 1897 nautical yarn.

In 1820, Captain Pope and Captain Crystal—experienced sailors, gentlemen, privateers, and rogues—set sail in search of treasure. What they find instead is a reluctant crew, slavers, sea battles, an uncooperative earl, shipwreck, romance, and death in this 1897 nautical yarn.