Bajo bandera negra: A Pirate Adventure of Loot, Love and War on the Open Seas

Por L. Ron Hubbard

Mucho antes de que el capitán Jack Sparrow provocara un infierno con Piratas del Caribe, Tom Bristol navegó a los infiernos y regresó bajo bandera negra. Ha estado a las órdenes del látigo del cruel capitán. Ha sido acusado de asesinato. Y lo han abandonado para que muera en una isla desierta. Pero su suerte está a punto de cambiar. Junto con una mujer intrépida y una astuta tripulación, iza una bandera pirata propia, dispuesto a hacer el amor y la guerra en los mares.

• Idioma: Español
• Editorial: Galaxy Press
• Fecha de lanzamiento: 10 sept 2013
• ISBN: 9781619861176

L. Ron Hubbard

With 19 New York Times bestsellers and more than 350 million copies of his works in circulation, L. Ron Hubbard is among the most enduring and widely read authors of our time. As a leading light of American Pulp Fiction through the 1930s and '40s, he is further among the most influential authors of the modern age. Indeed, from Ray Bradbury to Stephen King, there is scarcely a master of imaginative tales who has not paid tribute to L. Ron Hubbard. Then too, of course, there is all L. Ron Hubbard represents as the Founder of Dianetics and Scientology and thus the only major religion born in the 20th century.

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SELECCIÓN DE RELATOS DE FICCIÓN

DE L. RONALD HUBBARD

DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL

Asesino de espías

Bajo bandera negra

El gran secreto

Yo en tu lugar

Campo de batalla: la Tierra

Hacia las estrellas

Miedo

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Ai! Pedrito!

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Final Blackout

The Kingslayer

The Mission Earth Dekalogy*

Ole Doc Methuselah

Slaves of Sleep & The Masters of Sleep

Typewriter in the Sky

*Dekalogy—serie de diez volúmenes

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SPANISH

CONTENIDO

PRÓLOGO

BAJO BANDERA NEGRA

CAPÍTULO UNO

CAPÍTULO DOS

CAPÍTULO TRES

CAPÍTULO CUATRO

CAPÍTULO CINCO

CAPÍTULO SEIS

CAPÍTULO SIETE

CAPÍTULO OCHO

AVANCE DEL PRÓXIMO VOLUMEN

FORAJIDO POR ERROR

L. RONALD HUBBARD

EN LA EDAD DE ORO

DEL GÉNERO PULP

GLOSARIO

PRÓLOGO

Relatos de la Edad de Oro del género pulp

Fue, en efecto, una edad de oro.

Las décadas de 1930 y 1940 tuvieron un marcado dinamismo y una importancia fundamental para un público extraordinario de ávidos lectores, probablemente el público más numeroso de lectores per cápita que haya habido en la historia de Estados Unidos. Los estantes de revistas rebosaban de publicaciones de bordes dentados y portadas llamativas realizadas con un papel barato, rústico y amarillento a precios accesibles. Era la mayor emoción que podía caer en tus manos.

Las revistas «pulp», así llamadas por el burdo papel que empleaban, hecho con pulpa de celulosa, eran el vehículo para acceder a toda una serie de relatos tan asombrosos que ni a la propia Scheherazade se le habrían ocurrido en un millón y una noches. Claramente diferenciadas de otras revistas más «sofisticadas», de más categoría, impresas en papel satinado y elegante, las revistas pulp eran para «el resto de los mortales» y ofrecían una aventura tras otra a todo aquel que disfrutara leyendo. Los autores del género pulp eran escritores que no seguían ninguna regla establecida; eran narradores de pura cepa. Para ellos lo importante era que el argumento tuviera un giro inesperado y emocionante, un personaje aterrador o una aventura espeluznante, no una prosa espléndida o metáforas enrevesadas.

El volumen de relatos publicados durante aquella maravillosa época dorada sigue siendo incomparable al de cualquier otro período de la historia literaria: fueron cientos de miles de relatos publicados en más de novecientas revistas distintas. Algunos de los títulos sólo tuvieron una o dos ediciones; gran parte de las revistas sucumbieron a la escasez de papel durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, pero otras permanecieron unas cuantas décadas más. Los relatos pulp siguen siendo un tesoro escondido lleno de historias que uno puede leer, adorar y recordar. El argumento y los personajes guiaban este tipo de relatos, en los que siempre había héroes distinguidos, perversos malvados, hermosas damiselas (a menudo en peligro), planes diabólicos, lugares asombrosos, romances intensos. Los lectores querían que los transportaran a otros mundos distintos a la vida prosaica, vivir aventuras muy alejadas de sus vidas rutinarias, y el género pulp casi nunca los decepcionaba.

En este sentido, el género pulp sigue la tradición de toda la literatura memorable. La historia ha demostrado que los buenos relatos son mucho más que mera prosa elegante. William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Julio Verne, Alejandro Dumas y Miguel de Cervantes, por citar algunas de las figuras más destacadas, escribieron sus obras para los lectores, no sólo para sus colegas literarios y admiradores académicos. Y los escritores del género pulp no eran la excepción. La profusa circulación de estas publicaciones llegaba a un público que eclipsaba el de las revistas de relatos de hoy en día. Más de treinta millones de ávidos lectores adquirían y leían revistas pulp todos los meses. A los escritores del género no se les pagaba, por lo general, más que un céntimo por palabra, de modo que o eran prolíficos, o se morían de hambre.

Aunque no hay un equivalente claro a la ficción pulp norteamericana en la literatura española, el término es conocido por los lectores latinos como «los pulp» o «la literatura pulp». Durante las décadas de los años 40 y 50 héroes como La Sombra (The Shadow), Bill Barnes o Doc Savage fueron populares en España, en ediciones muy similares a las originales norteamericanas. Esto llevó a la creación de colecciones de ficción popular, llamadas «literatura de kiosco» o «novelas de a duro» o más tarde «bolsilibros», principalmente las historias del oeste de Marcial Lafuente Estefanía o las aventuras de El Coyote (una especie de héroe enmascarado al estilo de El Zorro), obra del gran José Mallorquí. En los años cincuenta la ficción pulp se hizo popular con Pascual Enguídanos y su «Saga de los Aznar», escrita bajo el pseudónimo de H. G. White, el equivalente español a la space opera y la ciencia ficción americana de ese período.

Los escritores pulp también tenían que escribir con agresividad. Richard Kyle, editor de Argosy, la revista más destacada y la que duró más tiempo, lo explicó sin rodeos: «Los mejores escritores de las revistas pulp trabajaban en un mercado que no escribía para los críticos ni intentaba satisfacer a los anunciantes tímidos. Al no tener que responder ante nadie, salvo los lectores, escribían sobre seres humanos al filo de lo desconocido, en los nuevos territorios que se explorarían en el futuro. Escribían para lo que nos íbamos a convertir, no para lo que ya habíamos sido».

Algunos de los nombres más duraderos que honraron el género son H. P. Lovecraft, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Robert E. Howard, Max Brand, Louis L’Amour, Elmore Leonard, Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, Erle Stanley Gardner, John D. MacDonald, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein y, por supuesto, L. Ronald Hubbard.

En pocas palabras, Hubbard fue uno de los autores más prolíficos y exitosos de la época. También fue uno de los que más perduró —prueba de ello es la presente antología— y uno de los más legendarios. Todo comenzó a los pocos meses de haber probado suerte como escritor de ficción. Los relatos de L. Ronald Hubbard aparecieron en las revistas Thrilling Adventures, Argosy, Five-Novels Monthly, Detective Fiction Weekly, Top-Notch, Texas Ranger, War Birds, Western Stories, e incluso Romantic Range. Era capaz de escribir cualquier género y sobre cualquier tema, desde exploradores de la selva a buceadores de las profundidades marinas, desde agentes secretos, gánsteres, vaqueros y pilotos expertos a montañeros, detectives impasibles y espías. Pero cuando realmente comenzó a brillar con luz propia fue cuando dirigió su talento hacia la ciencia ficción y la fantasía y escribió casi cincuenta novelas o novelas cortas, que cambiaron para siempre la forma de estos géneros.

Siguiendo la tradición de otros afamados autores, como Herman Melville, Mark Twain, Jack London y Ernest Hemingway, L. Ronald Hubbard vivió en persona una serie de aventuras que hasta sus propios personajes habrían admirado: fue etnólogo entre tribus primitivas, explorador e ingeniero en climas hostiles, capitán de navíos en cuatro océanos. Escribió incluso una serie de artículos para la revista Argosy titulada «Trabajos infernales», en los que experimentaba y hablaba de las profesiones más peligrosas que podía ejercer un hombre.

Por último, y sólo por añadidura, también fue fotógrafo competente, artista, cineasta, músico y educador. Pero sobre todo fue escritor, y ese es el L. Ronald Hubbard que llegamos a conocer a través de las páginas de este volumen.

Esta selección de relatos es una muestra de algunas de las mejores historias de L. Ron Hubbard de los tiempos gloriosos de la Edad de Oro de las revistas

Comentarios para Bajo bandera negra

[bettesbooks · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I had heard the name L Ron Hubbard but never read any of his works, thinking he only wrote Science Fiction. So when I saw this pirate tale I thought why not. I am now a fan and will be looking for more of his works regardless of the genre.

[slavenrm · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

As usual I received this title for free in exchange for a review. This time from LibraryThing and in AudioBook format. Despite that kindness I will give my scrupulously honest review below.First and foremost, it should be realized that my review is predicated entirely on the understanding that this is pulp action fiction pure and simple. Is there a grand and complex plotline to keep you guessing? no. Is there Dickensian detail and character development? no. Is there a grand social commentary buried in these pages? Not really... but sorta. This is just action, action and more action and that's all it tries to be. And at that, it does pretty well. OK, so that understood, lets get down to it.So, on the positive side (and remember I have the audio book version of this) the book isn't really a book so much as a radio play. The narrator's voice is strong and steady and flawless throughout and the sound effects are comparable to what you would have heard in one of the radio broadcasts back in the 40s-50s. I'm a fan of such rot so that's a positive for me. It may well be a negative for you. To the negative, while the narrator is steady his supporting cast is sometimes a bit off their game. The only other real negative is, possibly, everything I said in the first and foremost category. If you want depth or complexity look elsewhere. If you want sword battles and cannon fire, then stay right here.In summary, it's pretty good at what it tries to be. I cannot fathom actually reading this text as it is pretty pulpy but as an audio book is does pretty well.

[jennyonfire · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

This was a very quick read. It was more interesting then I expected it to be. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in pirates and adventure.

[dremel-1 · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

Rousing adventure on the high seas. A fun tale in a simpler pulp style. Refreshing brisk and well dramatized. A rewarding audio experience. Brought back memories of daydreaming while reading Classics Illustrated. A great way to spend two hours.

[kansasfarmmomma · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

Having never read any pulp fiction, I was unsure what to expect when starting this book. The story follows Tom Bristol and "Jim" as they expand from working aboard a British ship to becoming pirates. Under the Black Ensign is a quick easy read but as enough storyline to keep it interesting. I do wish there was a lot more fleshing out of the characters and plot line but from what I understand, pulp fiction is more quick stories than in depth detail plots. This is not a book I would have normally read, but now that I have I am looking forward to reading more of L. Ron Hubbard's works. There are times when you just need those books that you can knock out in an afternoon and don't require a lot of thinking!

[susanbeamon · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

This review is for the multicast audio book I got free from LibraryThing in exchange for a review. This is first time I listened to/read a non-science fiction story from L. Ron Hubbard's pen, And I have to say: yeah, let's have some more pulp fiction here. The story was wildly fantastic, with Pirates, and the high seas, and people hiding their identities, and true love! What a ride. It's an old story, re-released by Golden Stories for a new audience.

[bricker-1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I've always enjoyed pulp and noir, but they're both genres that I don't get to read often. The fun, campy action and quick pace makes for a very enjoyable read. An exciting swashbuckling adventure with some traditional twists presented in a new way is what you can expect from this page turner.Also, I thought the explanation of where the term "pulp" comes from in the foreword was a nice touch.

[brucehamilton_1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Under the Black Ensign by L. Ron Hubbard was originally published in the August 1935 issue of Five Novels Monthly. Galaxy Press was republished a lot of the Pulp Magazines stories of the Golden age in book form.Being borned in the early '50's I just missed the Golden Age of stories in magazines. This story is a good sample of the era by one of its best known authors.It is an action packed fun read.From Tom Bristol's joining a pirate crew to its his wedding of his noble born true love.Plot and character while there take a back seat to the action.Tom does not dwell on the dangers he faces or why he just draws his cutlass and charges.We have pirates who live by an unbreakable code and loyalty to crew mates, british Lords who think teir noble birth mean they can treat people anyway they want and a brave woman who will do anything she can for the dashing man she falls in love with.This is a great easy fun read for older middle school kids who are not ready for YA books or for those older readers who can look back on the days when a plastic sword and eye patch could turn into a entire day of play.This book also contains a great bio on L. Ron Hubbard.

[spfxartist · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Another outstanding Ron L Hubbard book "Under the Black Ensign" on CD. Features a great and outstandind cast led by Marisol Nichols, R F Daley, and Jim Meskimen just to name a few. It was directed by Jim Meskimen as well. A tale set on the high seas as only Mr. Hubbard could weave it. A must listen to for all lovers of adventures.

[juliebooks · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Great adventure. Also, very educational about the pirates. I also listened to the audio version, which I really enjoyed. Fun light reading.

[jda327-1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This is my favorite L. Ron Hubbard audiobook so far. Great to listen while driving somewhere. Both male and female lead characters are wonderful, plot shifts often and the story goes by in a blink. I'd recommend it for the fun of listening if you enjoy Golden Age short tales.

[dokfintong · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I have won several of these L. Ron Hubbard dramatizations through librarything.com and they are great. Excellent production values, sound effects and music. Under the Black Ensign is set in the Caribbean. Tom Bristol was a junior officer on a US ship before he was shanghaied into the British navy. Now, as a simple sailor, he accidentally endangers the governor of Nevis and is unfairly sentenced to death for attempted murder. When the ship is taken by pirates, he gladly switches sides, as does Midshipman Jim, a teenager on the naval boat. Tom's time with the pirates does not go very well and he is soon cast ashore on a small island. Jim comes to rescue him and they begin a series of adventures together.We can imagine that Galaxy Press, publishers of these dramatizations, is a Scientologist outfit, but there is nothing that points directly to a link.I received the Galaxy Press audio dramatization of Under the Black Ensign (Stories from the Golden Age) by L. Ron Hubbard through Librarything.com.

[mrdoan72 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

I dont really know what to say other than l ron hubbards pulp fiction books are great . This one has a great storyline and the charactors a great . Would highly recommend this book

[yvain-4 · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

This is the second book that I am reviewing from L. Ron Hubbard and I hope it is my last. Nothing about this work is impressive or interesting. The story seems to be a rough draft with all the details left out. There is nothing that helps you to care about any of the characters. L. Ron Hubbard's deplorable view (this might be an unfair assumption, but both books of his that I have read have this view) that whites are superior is very prevalent in this book. The production is good, but the story is not worth the effort. It is a simple recycling of stereotypes in an unoriginal plot stolen from far superior writers.

[garyseverance-1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

L. Ron Hubbard was a master of "Pulp" fiction because of his life of adventure and interaction with unique people throughout the world. Like Melville, London, and Hemingway Hubbard lived or heard directly people describe the stories he sold to the pulp magazines. The publications were so named because of their low price, rough cut pages, cheap brown pulp paper and garish art work on the cover. Hubbard contributed many stories to magazines, like Argosy, that were monthly publications of stories that were well-written for reader excitement and easy reading.A good example of L. Ron Hubbard's work is Under the Black Ensign, a swashbuckling international naval story set in the Caribbean in the late 17th Century. The story was originally published in 1935 in the pulp magazine Five Novels Monthly. It is a short "novel," 84 pages enclosed in a rough cut single volume with bright red, black, and yellow artwork depicting the hero Tom Bristol dressed in silk and cloth brandishing a bloody cutlass.As the story opens, navigator Bristol is about to be flogged to death on a British Man O' War for an accident that almost killed the island of Nevis Lord High Governor, a paunchy dandy aboard the ship, Terror. Bristol is stripped to the waist and strung up by the hands against a mast. A lucky turn of events, for Bristol (not the British crew of the Terror) allows Bristol to avoid the flogging and become a pirate captain flying the Black Ensign (white skull and crossbones against a black background). Readers follow Bristol's buccaneer career as he and his crew of Moors fight bloody battles, take ships as "prizes," and generally disrupt the politics of the Caribbean islands.Included in this paperback volume is a glossary of historical and nautical terms that show Hubbard's background research in his pulp fiction writing. Also included is a description of L. Ron Hubbard's career as a pulp fiction writer and his many work experiences (ethnologist, engineer, captain, and screenwriter)that gave him ideas for stories. I recommend this story from the 1930's as a good example of pulp fiction that may be a good source of reissued work that has a current market. Amazon's Singles program may be the electronic version of the pulps.(Full Disclosure: This book was given to me as part of the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program.)

[bruce_deming_1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

An excellent and colorful adventure story.Tom Bristol gets himself in a tight spot and works and wits his way out. Excellent characters as always with Mr Hubbard. Bristol isn't fond of slavery.

[bjb1940 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

I received Under the Black Ensign as a free audio book from the publisher. I have enjoyed listening to this and reading several other stories from the Golden Age previously.This is a great story! Lots of fun. One of them many Golden age stories from L.Ron Hubbard. It kept my attention throughout the story. I would recommend it strongly for those looking for a fast action fun read.

[dataangel · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Much better than I expected. I've never read any Hubbard because I haven't wanted to (even indirectly) support Scientology, so getting this as an Early Reviewer book was fantastic. And the read was fantastic. It's a bit predictable reading it in 2013, and even in 1936 it was probably easy to see how it was going to end, but it was still an enjoyable, fun, easy read.

[tiffaniephelps · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Not something I would normally read, but I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed reading it and it was an easy read.

[gaga112-1 · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

This book, one of the Stories From the Golden Age collection, is a classic pulp novel of the sea. It has all the necessary elements -- a brave hero, a damsel in distress, and many scenes of action and conflict around the Caribbean. Originally published in 1936, the language is hardly dated, and I found it to be an enjoyable afternoon’s reading. The twists and turns of the plot kept the story moving well, and the story ended with a satisfying result.

[ronercat · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

This story placed a solid meh in my opinion. The story was short enough that there was no character development, but because that was the case the action felt fairly fast paced. I finished reading it about five minutes ago and I feel nothing. I don’t have that slight feeling of euphoria and longing that comes from finishing a good book, but I also don’t have that bitter taste in my mouth from reading something distasteful and poorly written. All in all this in one of the most unremarkable things I have ever read. Like I said it ranks at a solid meh.