Letters of Marque

''Letters of Marque'' is a collection of short stories written by Rudyard Kipling. The stories are set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and focus on the lives of sailors, soldiers, and adventurers. The title refers to the letters of marque, which were issued by governments to privateers, allowing them to attack and capture enemy ships during times of war. The stories in this collection are varied in their subject matter, but all share a common theme of adventure and exploration. They include tales of naval battles, pirate raids, and daring escapes, as well as stories of love and loss. Some of the stories are set in exotic locations, such as the Caribbean and India, while others take place closer to home, in England and Scotland. Kipling’s writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions of people and places, as well as his use of dialect and slang to create authentic characters. The stories in ''Letters of Marque'' are no exception, and readers will find themselves transported to a world of adventure and excitement. Overall, ''Letters of Marque'' is a thrilling collection of stories that will appeal to fans of adventure and historical fiction. Kipling’s writing is engaging and entertaining, and his stories are sure to captivate readers of all ages.1899. Illustrated. Kipling, English short-story writer, novelist and poet, who celebrated the heroism of British colonial soldiers in India and Burma, he was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. In 1887 Kipling was transferred from (Islamic) Lahore to (Hindu) Allahabad as a special reporter for the Pioneer, a paper which circulated throughout India. In addition to his ordinary work he edited, and wrote longer stories for its weekly supplement, as well as traveling to various parts of the country, notably Rajasthan, about which he wrote a series of articles entitled Letters of Marque (later reissued in From Sea to Sea ). See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.