"Of Captain Misson" by Daniel Defoe is a tale about a pirate captain with dreams of creating a perfect world, where freedom and fairness reign supreme. The story is a mix of adventure and deeper thoughts about what's right and wrong in society, all set during a time when exploring and conquering new lands was common. We follow Captain Misson from his upbringing in France to his life on the sea, watching him become unhappy with the norms of his time. Inspired by stories of bravery and fairness, he gathers a crew that believes in liberty just as he does. He turns to a man named Carracioli, who shares ideas about how a society should be run, pushing Misson to pursue a place where everyone is treated fairly and has a voice. Through dangerous encounters and battles, Misson tries to prove that his way of leading, based on morals rather than might, is better.
Of Captain Mission
By Daniel Defoe
A disillusioned captain abandons the norms of society and embarks on a daring mission to establish a pirate utopia founded on equality and freedom.
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About the AuthorDaniel Defoe was an English novelist, journalist, merchant, pamphleteer and spy. He is most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, which is claimed to be second only to the Bible in its number of translations. He has been seen as one of the earliest proponents of the English novel, and helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson. Defoe wrote many political tracts, was often in trouble with the authorities, and spent a period in prison. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and sometimes consulted him.
Daniel Defoe was an English novelist, journalist, merchant, pamphleteer and spy. He is most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, which is claimed to be second only to the Bible in its number of translations. He has been seen as one of the earliest proponents of the English novel, and helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson. Defoe wrote many political tracts, was often in trouble with the authorities, and spent a period in prison. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and sometimes consulted him.
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