A Modern Corsair

""A Modern Corsair: A Story of the Levant"" is a novel written by Richard Henry Savage and published in 1897. The story takes place in the eastern Mediterranean region, known as the Levant, during the late 19th century. The protagonist, Captain Hector Ainsworth, is a British adventurer who becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger while sailing the waters of the Levant. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including pirates, smugglers, and wealthy aristocrats. Ainsworth's journey takes him from the bustling ports of Constantinople to the exotic shores of Egypt and beyond, as he battles to uncover a mystery that threatens to upend the delicate balance of power in the region. Filled with action, romance, and political intrigue, ""A Modern Corsair"" is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the era in which it was written.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.