The King of the Sea: A Tale of the Fearless and Free is a novel written by Ned Buntline in 1852. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the adventures of a young sailor named Jack Tier. Jack is a brave and fearless sailor who becomes the captain of a ship called the Sea Witch. The Sea Witch is a powerful vessel that is feared by many, and Jack becomes known as the King of the Sea.Throughout the novel, Jack and his crew face many challenges, including battles with other ships and encounters with dangerous sea creatures. They also encounter a group of pirates who are determined to take over the Sea Witch and claim it as their own.As the story unfolds, Jack becomes embroiled in a love triangle with two women, Rose Budd and Mary Pratt. Rose is a beautiful and wealthy heiress who falls in love with Jack, while Mary is a brave and loyal sailor who has been with Jack since the beginning of his journey.The King of the Sea is a thrilling adventure story that is filled with action, romance, and suspense. It is a classic tale of bravery, loyalty, and the pursuit of freedom on the high seas.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.