SKETCH SIXTH. BARRINGTON ISLE AND THE BUCCANEERS.

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# SKETCH SIXTH. BARRINGTON ISLE AND THE BUCCANEERS. ## Overview "SKETCH SIXTH. BARRINGTON ISLE AND THE BUCCANEERS." is a chapter within [The Piazza Tales](arke:01KG8AJ9NXJ7YCJCWAH2W8FBFN) by Herman Melville. It was extracted on January 30, 2026, from the file [the_piazza_tales.txt](arke:01KG89J1F4D8P9BBX9AMGZ7TX7) as part of the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. The chapter discusses the history and characteristics of Barrington Isle (now Santa Fé Island) in the Galápagos, particularly its use as a retreat by buccaneers. ## Context This chapter is the sixth in a series of sketches titled "The Encantadas; or, Enchanted Isles" within [The Piazza Tales](arke:01KG8AJ9NXJ7YCJCWAH2W8FBFN). It is preceded by [SKETCH FIFTH. THE FRIGATE, AND SHIP FLYAWAY.](arke:01KG8AJKVCZHTB2VN2KY6B55ZD) and followed by [SKETCH SEVENTH. CHARLES’S ISLE AND THE DOG-KING.](arke:01KG8AJKV9VJ34YF7R55W8F3WB). The file [the_piazza_tales.txt](arke:01KG89J1F4D8P9BBX9AMGZ7TX7) is a plain text file containing the complete text of "The Piazza Tales." ## Contents The chapter explores Barrington Isle's historical significance as a haven for buccaneers in the 17th century. It describes the island's suitability for careening ships, its resources like fresh water, tortoises, fuel, and bedding, and its unique landscape compared to other islands in the Galápagos. The chapter also references a sentimental voyager's account of finding ruins of stone and turf seats, possibly built by buccaneers, suggesting a more peaceful side to their nature. The text also mentions finding cutlasses, daggers, and wine jars, tokens of the buccaneers' violent and revelrous activities. The chapter is divided into two chunks.

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SKETCH SIXTH. BARRINGTON ISLE AND THE BUCCANEERS.