The book The Hunt for the Captain: The Cruise of the Sloop Seagull tells the exciting story of Captain Jack Sharpe as he and his crew embark on a perilous expedition to the east coast of Africa aboard the sloop Seagull. Their goal is to capture a famous pirate captain known as "Captain Skipper". The author of the book, George Manville Fenn, skillfully tells the story of the dangerous sea journey carried out by the heroes and the intrigues that accompany the hunt for the malicious captain. This exciting book about adventure, friendship and loyalty will leave the reader on the edge of last page."