Out At Sea - William Philip Nimmo - Bog

Out At Sea: And Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by William Philip Nimmo and first published in 1872. The book features a total of 14 stories, all of which are set at sea or near the coast. The stories are diverse in their themes and characters, ranging from tales of adventure and heroism to stories of love and loss.The first story, ""Out At Sea"", tells the tale of a young sailor who is left stranded on a deserted island after his ship sinks. He must use all his wits and skills to survive and find his way back to civilization. Other stories in the collection include ""The Wreck of the Golden Fleece"", which recounts the tragic sinking of a ship off the coast of Scotland, and ""The Mermaid's Curse"", a haunting tale of a sailor who falls in love with a mermaid.Throughout the book, Nimmo's writing captures the beauty and danger of life at sea, as well as the courage and resilience of those who make their living on the water. His characters are vividly drawn, and the stories are filled with vivid descriptions of the ocean and the creatures that inhabit it. Overall, Out At Sea: And Other Stories is a captivating collection of tales that will appeal to anyone with an interest in maritime history or adventure stories.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.