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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Of Captain Misson blends maritime adventure with a radical philosophical vision, presenting the life of a pirate who seeks to challenge the injustices of his time through the founding of a utopian society. From the outset, the narrative places emphasis on the intellectual and moral awakening of the protagonist, shaped by classical education and dissatisfaction with prevailing religious and political structures. The story builds upon the rejection of traditional hierarchies and embraces a vision of egalitarian governance, influenced heavily by a companion and ideological guide. Together, they envision a community rooted in mutual respect, equality, and secular ethics, sharply contrasting with the brutality and exploitation of both European society and typical piracy. As their unconventional crew navigates colonial waters, each encounter reveals tensions between idealism and reality, exposing the difficulty of maintaining moral integrity in a world defined by greed and violence. The narrative balances criticism of institutional hypocrisy with the thrilling uncertainty of sea battles, storms, and the challenge of organizing men around abstract principles. It serves as both an adventure and a commentary, pushing readers to question authority, justice, and the possibility of moral leadership in lawless spaces.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Of Captain Misson blends maritime adventure with a radical philosophical vision, presenting the life of a pirate who seeks to challenge the injustices of his time through the founding of a utopian society. From the outset, the narrative places emphasis on the intellectual and moral awakening of the protagonist, shaped by classical education and dissatisfaction with prevailing religious and political structures. The story builds upon the rejection of traditional hierarchies and embraces a vision of egalitarian governance, influenced heavily by a companion and ideological guide. Together, they envision a community rooted in mutual respect, equality, and secular ethics, sharply contrasting with the brutality and exploitation of both European society and typical piracy. As their unconventional crew navigates colonial waters, each encounter reveals tensions between idealism and reality, exposing the difficulty of maintaining moral integrity in a world defined by greed and violence. The narrative balances criticism of institutional hypocrisy with the thrilling uncertainty of sea battles, storms, and the challenge of organizing men around abstract principles. It serves as both an adventure and a commentary, pushing readers to question authority, justice, and the possibility of moral leadership in lawless spaces.