The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-28
BOOKS
"rhs Lady and the Pirate"

The author II THE Mississippi Bub-
ble." John Rawn" and THE Pur.
chase Price," Emerson Hough. truly
has lived up to his declared intention
of making this latest OF his books one
whose sole aim and purpose Ia the
fun OF the thing. He has written a
rollicking care-free tale of romance
and adventure that Ia widely different
from his more serious studies In
American life.
The hero OF the story Is million
aire bachelor who has retired from
man because he Ia rejected by the
girl OF his choice and IL disgusted
with the trade OF his fathers. for he
belongs to family OF modern finan-
cial buccaneers.
While In seclusion upon his wood
land estate he is captured by two
runaway fifteen-year-old pirates one
OF whom proves TO be the nephew
of the girl Of his dreams. A wild de-
sire TO enjoy the boyhood that he
missed. when young. seizes him and
away he goes on wild goose chase
for adventure 'Spang TO the Span
ish MAN." as the leader Of an approx
ed band of pirates.
His faithful and villainous crew
composed Of the two youngsters and
a dog aid him In chase down
the Mississippi river In pursuit OF
his own yacht which has been char
tered by friend.
The reason FOR his bloodthirsty de-
signs is the report of his lieutenant
that the latter's aunt and her aunt
are on the yacht as guests of hii
friend and rival.
| Burning with jealousy. our hero
leads the lawless band upon his own
yacht: captures II and sails away
with the fair prize and her chaper
one leaving his friend completely II
the dark, with the result that the hue
and cry OF the law Is raised to bring
the unknown marauders to justice.
1t is thrilling tale as 1t runs scam
pering along with the Intoxicating
excitement Of fight from the law
They slip past New Orleans under the
very eyes Of the minions of author
ity, winning by their very boldness
In defiance Of the telegraph and or
gained police forces.
But shipwreck overtakes the voy
ayers endangering the lives of thu
jolly crew and their unwilling guests
Disaster. however. gives the leader
an opportunity to prove his heroisn
and helps to teach him how to press
his love suit successfully.
l MANI nnprrtnpl<fao Co. hvvxn- 49,
Afforded by the constant use OF mocl
melodramatic piratical language b.
the amateur buccaneers. They entei
fully into the spirit of the prank II
q way that creates q fresh breezy at
mosphere Of outdoor life. The bool
has the Tilt of the high seas and tn,
fragrance OF the woods. 1t 10 q de
lightful story for mental recreation
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