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Cup of Gold: A Life of Henry Morgan, Buccaneer (Version 2)

Cup of Gold: A Life of Henry Morgan, Buccaneer (Version 2)

By: John Steinbeck
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Cup of Gold: A Life of Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer, with Occasional Reference to History (1929) is John Steinbeck's first novel, a work of historical fiction based loosely on the life and death of 17th-century privateer Henry Morgan. It centres on Morgan's assault and sacking of Panama City (the "Cup of Gold"), and the woman (La Santa Roja, or the Red Saint) he seeks there, reputed to be fairer than the sun. As of January 1, 2025 the book is in the public domain in the United States, becoming the first of Steinbeck’s novels to no longer be under copyright. - Summary by WikipediaCopyright Historical Genre Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences World
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  • Cup of Gold A Life of Henry Morgan Buccaneer Version 2 - John Steinbeck

    Cup of Gold A Life of Henry Morgan Buccaneer Version 2 - John Steinbeck
    May 30 2026
    Cup of Gold: A Life of Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer, with Occasional Reference to History (1929) is John Steinbeck's first novel, a work of historical fiction based loosely on the life and death of 17th-century privateer Henry Morgan. It centres on Morgan's assault and sacking of Panama City (the "Cup of Gold"), and the woman (La Santa Roja, or the Red Saint) he seeks there, reputed to be fairer than the sun. As of January 1, 2025 the book is in the public domain in the United States, becoming the first of Steinbeck’s novels to no longer be under copyright. - Summary by Wikipedia
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