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Jack In The Forecastle - John Sherburne Sleeper - Bog

- Or Incidents In The Early Life Of Hawser Martingale (1880)

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""Jack In The Forecastle: Or Incidents In The Early Life Of Hawser Martingale"" is a novel written by John Sherburne Sleeper and published in 1880. The book follows the story of Hawser Martingale, a young boy who runs away from home to join a ship's crew. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and takes place on various ships as Hawser navigates the challenges of life at sea. The book is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of adventure, perseverance, and the bonds of friendship. Throughout the novel, Hawser faces a variety of obstacles, including storms, mutinies, and encounters with pirates. Despite these challenges, he remains determined to succeed and make a life for himself on the high seas. The book provides a vivid depiction of life on a sailing ship, including the daily routines of the crew, the dangers of the open ocean, and the camaraderie that develops among sailors. Overall, ""Jack In The Forecastle"" is an exciting and engaging adventure story that offers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century seafaring.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166621353
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 476
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 630 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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""Jack In The Forecastle: Or Incidents In The Early Life Of Hawser Martingale"" is a novel written by John Sherburne Sleeper and published in 1880. The book follows the story of Hawser Martingale, a young boy who runs away from home to join a ship's crew. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and takes place on various ships as Hawser navigates the challenges of life at sea. The book is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of adventure, perseverance, and the bonds of friendship. Throughout the novel, Hawser faces a variety of obstacles, including storms, mutinies, and encounters with pirates. Despite these challenges, he remains determined to succeed and make a life for himself on the high seas. The book provides a vivid depiction of life on a sailing ship, including the daily routines of the crew, the dangers of the open ocean, and the camaraderie that develops among sailors. Overall, ""Jack In The Forecastle"" is an exciting and engaging adventure story that offers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century seafaring.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.

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