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The Pirates of Ersatz

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Murray Leinster's The Pirates of Ersatz is a pirate adventure and Victorian science fiction novel. Readers will find themes of engineers and space pirates.

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About The Pirates of Ersatz

"The Pirates of Ersatz" by Murray Leinster is a science fiction novel serialized in 1959. It follows Bron Hoddan, a former engineer who embarks on a career as an interstellar pirate to achieve more legitimate ambitions. Nominated for the 1960 Hugo Award for Best Novel, this space opera adventure presents a unique twist on the genre's pirate stories. Critics praised Leinster's ability to breathe fresh life into familiar territory, delivering entertaining adventure yarning with an unconventional protagonist navigating the stars.
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Genres

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  • Science fiction
  • Engineers
  • Space pirates

Quick answers

Who wrote The Pirates of Ersatz?

The Pirates of Ersatz was written by Murray Leinster.

What genre is The Pirates of Ersatz?

It is usually shelved as Pirate Fiction, Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is The Pirates of Ersatz free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Pirates of Ersatz?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 6 h 16 min.

What books are similar to The Pirates of Ersatz?

Readers who like it often enjoy Space Viking, Plague Ship and The Air Pirate.

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