--- product_id: 121682091 title: "The Black Corsair" price: "€ 39.97" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/121682091-the-black-corsair store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # The Black Corsair **Price:** € 39.97 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Black Corsair - **How much does it cost?** € 39.97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/121682091-the-black-corsair) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Black Corsair [Salgari, Emilio, Lorenzutti, Nico] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Black Corsair Review: Classic genre fiction at its best. - Yes Virginia, there were black pirates back in the day; but no, this terrific adventure novel is not about one of them. The black in Emilio Salgari’s The Black Corsair refers to a mysterious—and mighty teed-off—Italian swashbuckler obsessed with a noxious gripe against his mortal enemy. Our hero is one Chevalier Emilio di Roccanera, Lord of Valpenta and Ventimiglia, a 17th century nobleman turned pirate out to avenge the murder of his two brothers. His deadly foe is a man named Van Guld, a former Flemish army officer who is now the Governor of Maracaibo. A despicable yellowbelly and turncoat, Van Guld runs off to Venezuela after betraying di Roccanera’s brothers, who go after him but instead are hanged when they catch up with him. Thus the Black Corsair, with the aid of some of the best known pirates of the day, François L’Ollonais, Michael the Basque and a young Henry Morgan, dedicates himself to the death of not only Van Guld but all his kin. Allied to those famed buccaneers, the Black Corsair takes part in an invasion and plundering of Maracaibo. But once there he learns that Van Guld and some Spanish soldiers have fled on foot to Gibraltar—a port city on the opposite shore of Lake Maracaibo—where he agrees to meet L’Ollonais for an attack on that city. Accompanied by several of his stout and hardy pirates, the Black Corsair pursues Van Guld through endless miles of dense jungle and forest. And here is where a good portion of The Black Corsair is set, and then followed by an exciting climax and an unforgettable resolution. Oh, there are some scenes that stretch credulity, such as the pirates catching fireflies and tying them to their pants legs as if they were miniature flashlights; or what treetop monkeys are thinking, but these are tongue-in-cheek asides. All in all, The Black Corsair is classic genre fiction at its best. One can only hope that the other volumes in this series are translated into English and made available. —Victor Rodriguez, author of Taíno Sunrise. Review: THE BLACK CORSAIR - ROH Press - While living in So. America in the 40's, I used to read these, tales of pirates,in Spanish, good and bad men and women, in far away places. I must say, my heart jumped for joy a few years ago when ROH press announced the publication of the English version in the United States, sold by desertcart. Their translation and the presentation of each volume, published in order and at intervals is most pleasant and attractive to the eyes and spirit I have ever seen in Salgari's works. Emilio Salgary would be proud of how his tales are presented and packaged. Every child from 7 to 70 should read these books. they take us to a time different from ours, where each man was considered an individual and fought for what he believed in. No mass murder and no grim reality, just exciting adventures in the style of Jule Verne or Alexandre Dumas. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,730,679 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,428 in Sea Stories #15,858 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) #25,724 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (57) | | Dimensions | 5.98 x 0.61 x 9.02 inches | | Grade level | 4 - 6 | | ISBN-10 | 0978270789 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0978270780 | | Item Weight | 13.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 272 pages | | Publication date | September 15, 2011 | | Publisher | ROH Press | | Reading age | 9 - 12 years | ## Images ![The Black Corsair - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sWUuWKMfL.jpg) ![The Black Corsair - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LWx9we5PL.jpg) ![The Black Corsair - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zcKfmskZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic genre fiction at its best. *by V***Z on June 7, 2017* Yes Virginia, there were black pirates back in the day; but no, this terrific adventure novel is not about one of them. The black in Emilio Salgari’s The Black Corsair refers to a mysterious—and mighty teed-off—Italian swashbuckler obsessed with a noxious gripe against his mortal enemy. Our hero is one Chevalier Emilio di Roccanera, Lord of Valpenta and Ventimiglia, a 17th century nobleman turned pirate out to avenge the murder of his two brothers. His deadly foe is a man named Van Guld, a former Flemish army officer who is now the Governor of Maracaibo. A despicable yellowbelly and turncoat, Van Guld runs off to Venezuela after betraying di Roccanera’s brothers, who go after him but instead are hanged when they catch up with him. Thus the Black Corsair, with the aid of some of the best known pirates of the day, François L’Ollonais, Michael the Basque and a young Henry Morgan, dedicates himself to the death of not only Van Guld but all his kin. Allied to those famed buccaneers, the Black Corsair takes part in an invasion and plundering of Maracaibo. But once there he learns that Van Guld and some Spanish soldiers have fled on foot to Gibraltar—a port city on the opposite shore of Lake Maracaibo—where he agrees to meet L’Ollonais for an attack on that city. Accompanied by several of his stout and hardy pirates, the Black Corsair pursues Van Guld through endless miles of dense jungle and forest. And here is where a good portion of The Black Corsair is set, and then followed by an exciting climax and an unforgettable resolution. Oh, there are some scenes that stretch credulity, such as the pirates catching fireflies and tying them to their pants legs as if they were miniature flashlights; or what treetop monkeys are thinking, but these are tongue-in-cheek asides. All in all, The Black Corsair is classic genre fiction at its best. One can only hope that the other volumes in this series are translated into English and made available. —Victor Rodriguez, author of Taíno Sunrise. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE BLACK CORSAIR - ROH Press *by M***R on September 16, 2011* While living in So. America in the 40's, I used to read these, tales of pirates,in Spanish, good and bad men and women, in far away places. I must say, my heart jumped for joy a few years ago when ROH press announced the publication of the English version in the United States, sold by Amazon. Their translation and the presentation of each volume, published in order and at intervals is most pleasant and attractive to the eyes and spirit I have ever seen in Salgari's works. Emilio Salgary would be proud of how his tales are presented and packaged. Every child from 7 to 70 should read these books. they take us to a time different from ours, where each man was considered an individual and fought for what he believed in. No mass murder and no grim reality, just exciting adventures in the style of Jule Verne or Alexandre Dumas. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ quite good... surprise ending! *by B***L on April 2, 2015* The Black Corsair proved to be a quite good read. I was not sure about this choice because it is much less well known than some classic pirate tales. The ending is quite surprising. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/121682091-the-black-corsair](https://www.desertcart.at/products/121682091-the-black-corsair) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*