Under The Black Ensign (Stories from the Golden Age)

I often can't listen to books on CD since I am a day dreamer and often stop paying attention but I was hooked with this story! The cover art and retro feel of the CD and book are also a great plus. Overall I highly recommend this to anyone who loves a good pirate adventure or who is looking to see another side of the man so famous for his Sci-Fi! Apr 16, Ron rated it liked it Shelves: Three stars is a gift.

I've never read any of Hubbarb's work and wonder what his writing was like before. Not bad, but not great. Action story which exhibits a good sense of place and time, though gets several big details wrong about ships of war in But, hey, it's pulp fiction. For a story written in , it shows amazing sensitively toward women and black characters.

Under the Black Ensign

Anderson's introduction doesn't quite square with the Wikipedia entry on Hubbard. I have no way of determining whic Three stars is a gift. I have no way of determining which is correct. Sep 03, Debbie rated it really liked it Shelves: I received this book as part of a Goodreads First Reads Giveaway. Ron Hubbard is classic pulp fiction. As such it is a quick, fun read that is great for all ages. Even though short in length, Under the Black Ensign has a well developed story line and characters. The bright paperback cover fits the story perfectly and invites you in to a quick hour of reading pleasure.

I have enjoyed reading several of L. Ron Hubbard's other early pulp fiction works before and this one I received this book as part of a Goodreads First Reads Giveaway. Ron Hubbard's other early pulp fiction works before and this one is definitely worth taking the time to enjoy.

Jul 12, Svyatoslav Albireo rated it it was amazing. I assure you, Hubbard is the most talent writer. This story is awesome. You should read it. His fiction books can make you life better. All his books can give good advices for all your life's spheres. View all 3 comments. Sep 03, Cate rated it really liked it Shelves: This is one of a number of books that appear in the Golden Age series. For those of you who may be worried that the book may contain references to scientology or dianetics, for which this Author appears to be well-known, you need not worry. At no point in my reading of this did I find any references to either of these.

If you are a reader that is looking for a no frills, straight to the action kind of book, this one will be right up your alley. Like most books written in this era and classified a This is one of a number of books that appear in the Golden Age series. Like most books written in this era and classified as pulp fiction, there is no thought at all given to any character development, and when every page is packed with action and adventure, why waste time with all the frills and fancy that developing a back story brings with it. As with most of this Authors Golden Age books, the characters portrayed within its pages are not the usual stereotypical fodder one would except from this kind of book; instead they are more archetypical which makes the book more palatable for the reader.

At only pages, this little novella is full of pirates, adventure, mishap, exploits and did I mention pirates? Every kind of piratical adventure imaginable is packed into these pages, and the reader can find themselves turning the last page before they realise it. I also feel this book would be suitable as bedtime reading to your children and grandchildren, and would definitely read it to mine. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and will definitely be hunting down some more of the Golden Age books for those nasty winter afternoons that lay ahead.

I highly recommend you do the same. Sep 04, Aubrey rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: The book arrived this afternoon, its garish cover promising an equally unsubtle and colorful tale. It did not disappoint. What a fantastic distillation of swashbuckling exploits! I had only planned to skim a few pages and then set it aside to read over the weekend but became entirely caught up in the story and finished it almost before I realized I had started.

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I enjoyed this book a great deal and look forward to stocking up on a few more L. Ron Hubbard tales for these rainy Autumn afternoons. A note regarding Galaxy Press and scientology: The book itself, in addition to the title story, included a short history of pulp fiction and a brief biography of L.

Not once in any of this literature did I find a reference to dianetics or scientology beyond a sentence mentioning that Mr. Hubbard stopped writing for the pulps in order to devote himself to "his serious research. The publishers are, to all outward appearances, concerned only with promoting Mr. I will also do a video review here at my channel: Ron Hubbard is a pirate adventure story that follows that of Tom Bristol who was press-ganged into serving the British navy.

After nearly killing the Lord High Governor, Bristol is sentenced to lashes, but before he receives those lashes, the ship is boarded by pirates and Bristol is set free. Bristol's story is a tale of adventure. First he's accused of murdering another pirat I will also do a video review here at my channel: First he's accused of murdering another pirate, he's also accused of harboring a woman on board, and then Bristol is even stranded on a island to fight against the elements. Full of swashbuckling action, "Under the Black Ensign" is a must for those who love a good pirate adventure.

I won this book through Goodreads Giveaways. It was an okay read I suppose. Not really my thing. To start off with, this book only took me about an hour and a half to read it's incredibly short, barely pages. So there wasn't much in the way of character development. It's pretty much action after action after action. And I was quite confused the whole time. There's a glossary in the back with a list of all the shipping terms used throughout the book, but that still didn't help me.

The majority of the book was spent on having these epic ocean battles which I didn't enjoy, nor understand fully what was going on, and they were overall just boring. I did like Bristol. He was like Robin Hood on water. Jim aka Lady Jane was the only female in the novel and I think she wasn't developed very well. This book was wrote back in the s, so obviously making Jim as damsel in distress was bound to happen. Though I have to give Jim credit for helping Bristol out on a few occasions, so she wasn't entirely useless.

Overall, this little book wasn't entirely my thing, but if you're someone who likes quick easy pirate stories and high sea adventure you may appreciate this more than me. Sep 02, Scott Haraburda rated it liked it Shelves: Goodreads First Reads Giveaway Book. The recent publication of Under the Black Ensign covers the adventures of Tom Bristol, former first mate of the ship Randolph and later as the captain of the pirate ship Falcon.

It was an easy to read story. Fortunately, this book contained a glossary of these terms. Ron Hubbard, is best known for his research on the subject of Dianetics and later Scientology.

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What most people may not realize is that he was a prolific fiction writer from to And, this story was from that era. The three stories in this set were probably influenced from this own military service in the US Navy in the s, including World War II. Although he served, much of it was spent ashore in the continental US. And, his claims of what he did in the military conflicts with the official records. Perhaps, this story by L. Ron Hubbard was the source of some of the scenes in this film. Sep 19, Kristine rated it it was amazing. I received "Under the Black Ensign" by L.

Ron Hubbard in exchange for my honest review. This is the first book I have read from this author. He did a wonderful job helping me visualize the story. I don't know much about ships and pirates but the book has a large glossary and I actually learned a lot by reading this book. The novel has a little bit of everything rolled into a well written short story. Action, suspense, educational, and a great love story. The story begins in aboard the HMS Terror.

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We follow Tom Bristol along his adventure to piracy while he creates a plan to clear his name while getting even with his enemies. Bristol has a great crew that helps him execute his plan and he discovers his true love in the oddest situation. The cover is bright and I love how the pages are cut uneven, which gives it an antique feel.

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There is a full bio on L. Ron Hubbard with a list of his other books. I also received the audio version of this story. I am very picky with audio books and this was one of the best audio books I have ever listened to. The voices match the characters perfectly and the sound effects are amazing. They do a great job making you feel like you are a member of the crew. I can't wait to jump right into another one of his stories. This was a quick read but kept you wanting more. Tom Bristol the hero in this tale gets in bad with the haughty Lord High Governor when while working high in the rigging his marlinspike slips from his fingers and narrowly misses bouncing the later's pompous head and hits the deck.

Loaded with adventure, suspense and plot twists, this is an excellent historical novel. It gave me a flavor of the time. Social protests are common in books as Richard Henry Dana's Two Years Before the Mast non-fiction which revealed the tyranny of some captains and the very inhumane difficult life of a sailor.

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Here might be noticed similar protest for rule by punishment and disdain for leaders with no skill but titled nonetheless even if written as a novel of an age past. Galaxy Press's premier sound effects and multicast performances are the best I have heard on Audiobook. Good for commutes in the car or on a good set of headphones or sound system at home for a full rich theatrical experience.

Sep 04, Anthony rated it it was amazing Shelves: Ron Hubbard's science fiction before, but never any of his other genre works. And I must say, he had a way with words. This story took me back in time, to a place where pirates were brutal, violent and menacing. The story's pacing was fast and the adventure was never running short. The vocabulary he used, as well as the terminology in the beginning, gives you a clear portrayal of the ship. And the emotion of the story--from the beginning when someone is about to be whipped, to the fights and confrontations throughout--make for a well-crafted adventure.

I could practically feel the heat and briny air as I read this book. Even the character dialogue was great, packed with tension and threats. I was craving a story that was different from what I usually read, and this was a refreshing tale written by a very talented writer. When it comes to cheesy pulp fiction Hubbard was a genius.

This is your typical pirate adventure story. It follows closely to a popular format for these kinds of books. The main character is a good man that falls into piracy because of the corupt government of his country. He becomes the antihero and the hero same as the pirates are the good guys and the bad guys. But the ovious bad guys are of course the government that gets beaten by the pirates at the end. Lets not forget there is a woman pre When it comes to cheesy pulp fiction Hubbard was a genius. Lets not forget there is a woman pretending to be a man and a pirate aboard the ship, and she and the main character are oviously in love though nothing is said about it until the end when it is announced that they are getting married out of no where.

This was a very fast read and very predicatable but it was still a fun little adventure story. Sep 03, Jessica rated it really liked it. One of the more enjoyable pirate-based stories that I've read recently. The language was authentic enough to keep me engaged in the story, and the characters were believable in their bluster, fears and hopes.

About the only thing that had me squinting was the ease with which Bristol sailed through the Caribbean. Everything turned out for the best with him, despite the many attempts by others to make his life difficult. Still, that's understandable, since he was the main character of this short sto One of the more enjoyable pirate-based stories that I've read recently. Still, that's understandable, since he was the main character of this short story. He was brash, smart, brave and fair, which made it easy to root for him.

I also found that I was seeing parallels between Bristol's crew and the movie "Glory", which I loved. Good quick read by an American legend! Nov 21, Nicole rated it liked it. Having never read any pulp fiction, I was unsure what to expect when starting this book. The story follows Tom Bristol and "Jim" as they expand from working aboard a British ship to becoming pirates. Under the Black Ensign is a quick easy read but as enough storyline to keep it interesting.

I do wish there was a lot more fleshing out of the characters and plot line but from what I understand, pulp fiction is more quick stories than in depth detail plots. This is not a book I would have normally Having never read any pulp fiction, I was unsure what to expect when starting this book. In de ban van de ring 1 - De Reisgenoten J. In de ban van de ring 2 - De Twee Torens J.

De dag van de doden Nicci French. In de ban van de ring 3 - De terugkeer van de koning J. Hondsdagen Jet van Vuuren. Verleden tijd Lee Child. Soon enough, Bristol is stranded on a desert island. Ron Hubbard Spreker s: Beschrijving Tom Bristol's career as first mate of the Maryland bark Randolph abruptly ends during shore leave when he is press-ganged into serving aboard the British HMS Terror.

Toil under the cruel whip of England is merciless: Crew members are treated as little more than chattel—barely fed, made to work past the brink of exhaustion and kept in line with a cat-o'-nine-tails. Fate finally smiles on young Bristol when the vessel is overtaken by pirates and he gladly turns coat and joins them.

Yet Tom's new pirate mates desert him quickly after he's found guilty of killing a mutinous pirate and unwittingly harboring a woman on board. Marooned on a deserted island, Tom has nothing but a small supply of water, a gun and just enough bullets to kill himself. But Tom dreams up a devious plan that will return him to the high seas and make his past adventures pale compared to what he has in store for his many enemies Sail into all the action in the full-cast version of Under the Black Ensign featuring Marisol Nichols.