Fanny Campbell, The Female Pirate Captain: A Tale of The Revolution

Maturin Murray Ballou (1820 – 1895) was an American author, journalist, and publisher, renowned for his pioneer work in the dime novel genre and pulp fiction, as well as for his travelogues. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Ballou rapidly emerged as a versatile and prolific writer in the 19th century. His literary style often embraced vivid characterizations and an action-driven narrative, a mixture...