William Hope Hodgson
The Ghost Pirates is a classic horror novel written by William Hope Hodgson. The story follows the crew of the sailing ship, Mortzestus, as they embark on a journey across the Atlantic Ocean. However, the crew soon begins to experience strange occurrences and unexplained phenomena, leading them to believe that the ship is haunted by ghostly pirates.As the voyage continues, the crew becomes increasingly terrified and paranoid, with some members even succumbing to madness. The protagonist, a sailor named Jessop, becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the ghostly apparitions and save the remaining crew members from their fate.The novel is a chilling tale of the supernatural, exploring themes of fear, isolation, and the unknown. Hodgson’s vivid descriptions and atmospheric writing create a sense of dread and unease throughout the book, making it a must-read for fans of horror and suspense.''H’sh!'' he muttered, hoarsely, without looking in my direction. Then, all at once, with a quick little gasp, he sprang across the wheel-box, and stood beside me, trembling. His gaze appeared to follow the movements of something I could not see. -- Part three of Glen Carrig.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
