Henry Morgan, a boy living a quiet life on a Welsh farm, is inspired to leave home and seek his fortune in the West Indies by the colorful tales of a pirate returning from sea.
Author(s): John Steinbeck
192 Pages
Fiction, Sea Stories
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About the Book
Henry Morgan, a boy living a quiet life on a Welsh farm, is inspired to leave home and seek his fortune in the West Indies by the colorful tales of a pirate returning from sea. As he rises to become a famous buccaneer captain, Morgan pursues two ultimate prizes: the vast riches of Panama City, known as the "Cup of Gold," and the legendary "Red Saint," a woman rumored to be fairer than the sun. A Cup of Gold leads readers on a romantic adventure full of idealism and disillusionment while still pointing subtly towards the realism and moral scrutiny that would suffuse Steinbeck's later works, most notably Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath.
Book Synopsis
Henry Morgan, a boy living a quiet life on a Welsh farm, is inspired to leave home and seek his fortune in the West Indies by the colorful tales of a pirate returning from sea. As he rises to become a famous buccaneer captain, Morgan pursues two ultimate prizes: the vast riches of Panama City, known as the "Cup of Gold," and the legendary "Red Saint," a woman rumored to be fairer than the sun. A Cup of Gold leads readers on a romantic adventure full of idealism and disillusionment while still pointing subtly towards the realism and moral scrutiny that would suffuse Steinbeck's later works, most notably Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath.
John Steinbeck's first novel, published in 1929, is a work of romanticized historical fiction and allegory based loosely on the life of 17th-century privateer Sir Henry Morgan. The novel chronicles Morgan's life and his successful assault and sacking of Panama City, culminating in his pursuit of the elusive woman he covets. Ultimately, the story concludes with the pirate's surprising return to England, where his career ends with a royal knighthood and a new role in disciplining other buccaneers.
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Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Fiction
Sub-Genre: Sea Stories
Publisher: Mint Editions
Format: Hardcover
Author: John Steinbeck
Language: English
Street Date: November 18, 2025
TCIN: 1006650718
UPC: 9798888977118
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-8271
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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