Ep. 1047, The Ghost of Captain Brand, by Howard Pyle

Ep. 1047, The Ghost of Captain Brand, by Howard Pyle

Author: B.J. Harrison June 27, 2025 Duration: 1:14:53

Pirates, ghosts, and buried treasure on the Spanish Main – it's time for another Pirate Summer with a tale from the Book of Pirates. Howard Pyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

 

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I figured it was time for another Pirate Summer! I'm crazy for stories about pirates. So we'll have some short stories and even a novel chock full of pirates, treasure, and above all – adventure. So swash your buckle, shiver your timbers, and get ready for a trip to the Spanish Main.

 

 

And now, "The Ghost of Captain Brand", by Howard Pyle

 

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