The Pirate by Harold Schechter

67 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

nonfiction crime history true crime dark tense fast-paced

Description

In 1860, a sloop drifted into New York Harbor. Not a soul on board—just blood from cabin to deck. Looted coins led to Bowery thug Albert Hicks, the ax slayer who turned his shipmates into chum.His crimes were absolutely fiendish. His execution was...

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Moods

dark 88%
informative 76%
mysterious 41%
tense 23%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
reflective 11%
adventurous 5%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 29%
slow 11%

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3.37

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