The Dark Frigate is a historical novel written by Charles Boardman Hawes. The book tells the story of Philip Marsham, a young man who is forced to flee his home in England after being falsely accused of theft. He joins a group of pirates and becomes a member of their crew on the ship, the Dark Frigate. As Philip adjusts to life on the ship, he learns about the pirate code and the dangers of life at sea. He also falls in love with one of the crew members, a young woman named Anne. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Anne is already engaged to another crew member.The Dark Frigate is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the consequences of one's actions. It is set in the 17th century and provides a vivid portrayal of life on a pirate ship. The book won the Newbery Medal in 1924 and is considered a classic of children's literature.1923. Illustrated. Wherein is told the story of Philip Marsham who lived in the time of King Charles and was bred a sailor but came home to England after many hazards by sea and land and fought for the King at Newbury and lost a great inheritance and departed for Barbados in the same ship, by curious chance, in which he had long before adventured with the pirates.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.