{"product_id":"9798888977125","title":"Cup of Gold","description":"\u003cb\u003eHenry Morgan, a boy living a quiet life on a Welsh farm, is inspired to leave home and seek his fortune in the West Indies by the colorful tales of a pirate returning from sea. As he rises to become a famous buccaneer captain, Morgan pursues two ultimate prizes: the vast riches of Panama City, known as the \"Cup of Gold,\" and the legendary \"Red Saint,\" a woman rumored to be fairer than the sun. \u003ci\u003eA Cup of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e leads readers on a romantic adventure full of idealism and disillusionment while still pointing subtly towards the realism and moral scrutiny that would suffuse Steinbeck's later works, most notably \u003ci\u003eOf Mice and Men \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Grapes of Wrath\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003eJohn Steinbeck's first novel, published in 1929, is a work of romanticized historical fiction and allegory based loosely on the life of 17th—century privateer Sir Henry Morgan. The novel chronicles Morgan's life and his successful assault and sacking of Panama City, culminating in his pursuit of the elusive woman he covets. Ultimately, the story concludes with the pirate's surprising return to England, where his career ends with a royal knighthood and a new role in disciplining other buccaneers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions \u003c\/b\u003ehas kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42929657282621,"sku":"9798888977125","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9798888977125_p0.jpg?v=1771584713","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9798888977125","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}