Pirate City: An Algerine Tale
R. M. Ballantyne
Play
Length 8 h 15 min
Chapters 28
First published 1874
The Pirate City follows the three members of the Rimini family on their adventure to the African city of Algier, Algeria. The story begins in the Remini abode in Sicily, where Francisco and his two sons Lucien and Mariano are contemplating their trading expedition to Malta. - Summary by Wikipedia
Chapters
1
Opens the Tale. Read by OliverBoliver 7:52
2
Unfolds a Little of the Tale Read by OliverBoliver 12:42
3
Reveals something Surprising in Regard to European Forbearance And Piratic Impudence. Read by OliverBoliver 13:07
4
Introduces the Reader to the Pirate City, and to a Few of its Peculiarities and Practices. Read by OliverBoliver 21:16
5
Shows the Light in which Consuls were Regarded by Pirates, and tells of a Cruel Separation and a Stunning Blow. Read by OliverBoliver 13:49
6
Sends a Gleam of Hope into a Gloomy Region. Read by OliverBoliver 13:24
7
Some New Characters walk, glide, and furiously gallop into the Tale, and otherwise introduce themselves to Notice. Read by OliverBoliver 11:06
8
Ted Flaggan and Rais Ali proceed on a Mission, and see Impressive Sights. Read by OliverBoliver 17:23
9
Describes a Moorish Bride, a Wedding, and a Metamorphosis, besides indicating a Plot. Read by OliverBoliver 21:30
10
Shows what Lessons were taught in the Bagnio, and describes a Brave Dash for Freedom. Read by OliverBoliver 18:23
11
Is Diplomatic and Otherwise. Read by OliverBoliver 17:57
12
Mrs Langley and Agnes go out to Dinner. Read by OliverBoliver 17:03
13
Relates Something about Improvements, Surprises, and Changes in the State of Affairs. Read by OliverBoliver 13:46
14
The Plot thickens, and Mariano’s Forbearance and Courage are tested. Read by OliverBoliver 20:51
15
In which Ted Flaggan and his Friend Rais Ali act a Conscious Part, and a Political Storm begins to break. Read by OliverBoliver 20:05
16
Tells of Riot and Revolution in the Pirate City. Read by OliverBoliver 22:50
17
Francisco and his Son in Danger. Read by OliverBoliver 14:42
18
In which Soles are beaten and Men are sold—With Plots and Counterplots. Read by OliverBoliver 18:47
19
Describes an Important Event in the Pirate City. Read by OliverBoliver 11:53
20
Describes a Retreat among the Hills. Read by OliverBoliver 13:59
21
Social Intercourse in the Cavern. Read by OliverBoliver 15:26
22
Shows how the Pirates were wont to treat Men of Note. Read by OliverBoliver 33:36
23
In which Danger looms very Dark in and around the Pirate City. Read by OliverBoliver 27:50
24
The Dark Clouds begin to thicken—A Rescue attempted—Master Jim plays a Conspicuous Part. Read by OliverBoliver 16:47
25
The Coming Struggle looms on the Horizon. Read by OliverBoliver 7:06
26
In which Rais Ali and Ted Flaggan play a Vigorous Part. Read by OliverBoliver 27:00
27
Describes the Bombardment of Algiers. Read by OliverBoliver 22:46
28
The Last. Read by OliverBoliver 22:23
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