Cup of Gold

Cup of Gold is John Steinbeck's first novel, published in 1929. It's a romanticized historical tale based on the life of the 17th-century Welsh pirate Henry Morgan.

The story follows young Henry as he leaves his quiet homeland in search of adventure, glory, and the legendary riches of Panama-the "Cup of Gold." Along the way, he becomes a fearsome pirate, driven by ambition and a desire to conquer both wealth and love, particularly the mysterious "fair maid of Panama." However, as he achieves...