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This hilarious first novel by Gideon Defoe (apparently a descendent of Daniel Defoe, who wrote ROBINSON CRUSOE) takes place in 1837 and features a cast of bored pirates. Desperate for the kind of adventures pirates are supposed to engage in, their captain links the band up with Charles Darwin on a voyage to the Galapagos Islands and, eventually, to Victorian London. There they become involved in the venerable conflict over science vs. religion, when, as the newfangled evolutionary theories shake up the bishop of Oxford, Darwin enlists the pirates to help him win the argument.
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This hilarious first novel by Gideon Defoe (apparently a descendent of Daniel Defoe, who wrote ROBINSON CRUSOE) takes place in 1837 and features a cast of bored pirates. Desperate for the kind of adventures pirates are supposed to engage in, their captain links the band up with Charles Darwin on a voyage to the Galapagos Islands and, eventually, to Victorian London. There they become involved in the venerable conflict over science vs. religion, when, as the newfangled evolutionary theories shake up the bishop of Oxford, Darwin enlists the pirates to help him win the argument.
 

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Arrrr, Mateys, Fetch Me More Ham!

by  DrFaustus ,  Dec 20, 2004
64 out of 64 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Pirates! Scientists! Gold! The Bishop of Oxford! Ape-Men! This book has everything.
Cons: too irreverent for some, too short for others
The Bottom Line: It's a perfect kids' book, squeezed through the wringer of goofy surrealism and re-envisioned for grown-ups with a penchant for offbeat humor.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: Just about every young boy in the world goes through a phase when he wants to be a pirate. Who can blame them, really? After all, pirate life is full to the brim with so many great, carefree activities. Plundering, forcing each other to walk the...
Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  
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Aaaaaaaaaaar, Absolutely Brill

by  munkus ,  Aug 5, 2005
36 out of 36 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Hilarity and cleverness abound...
Cons: ...none aaaaaaaaaaar
The Bottom Line: Destined to be a cult classic, grab it now before it becomes popular so you too can share smug Aaaaaaaaaars with your friends.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: NOTE: You may notice, if you are astute or have enough time on your hands, that the picture above and the name of this product category disagree. The picture is the correct option, as "The Pirates! In An Adventure With Ahab" has not been...
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