Black Ralph or the Helmsman of Hurlgate - Joseph Holt Ingraham - Bog

""Black Ralph Or The Helmsman Of Hurlgate"" is a novel by J. H. Ingraham. The story takes place in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a sailor named Ralph Rashleigh, who is known as Black Ralph due to his dark complexion. Ralph is falsely accused of a crime and is forced to flee from the law. He becomes the helmsman of a ship called the Hurlgate and sets out on a journey to clear his name. Along the way, Ralph encounters various challenges and obstacles, including a dangerous pirate named Blackbeard. The novel explores themes of justice, redemption, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. Overall, ""Black Ralph Or The Helmsman Of Hurlgate"" is a thrilling maritime adventure that will captivate readers with its vivid descriptions of life at sea and its compelling characters.Ralph's indignant surprise--his fierce wrath may easily be conceived when the brief will was read by the solicitor and the full intention of the deceased testator known. For a few moments he was silent with rage, shame and disappointment. He then strode up to the lawyer, and snatching the will from his hands keenly examined his father's signature which he had given such proof of being familiar with. It was Sir Walter's writing. He then cast the will in the face of the solicitor and strode fiercely towards Edward.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.