The modern English writer Rafael Sabatini wrote an adventure novel on historical material of the late 17th century. A doctor named Peter Blood, of Irish descent, unexpectedly takes part in a rebellion against King James II of England, for which he is sent to galleys in the West Indies. The only way to escape from brutal slavery is to become a pirate, that is, a free sea robber. And Peter Blood and his comrades escape from captivity; together they capture a Spanish ship and become pirates on the Karaib Sea. Captain Blood seizes the royal ships, but the ordinary sailors from these ships he always spares. He fights only with colonizers and representatives of the royal power .. On the fascinating adventures of Captain Blood and tells this book. Figures B. High .