A Desperate Voyage (1898)

By Edward Frederick Knight

Book Overview

""A Desperate Voyage"" is a gripping adventure novel written by Edward Frederick Knight and first published in 1898. The story follows the perilous journey of a group of sailors who find themselves stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean after their ship sinks in a storm.The protagonist, Captain Hiram Nelson, and his crew are forced to fend for themselves on the island, facing numerous challenges and dangers, including hunger, thirst, and hostile indigenous tribes. The plot is full of twists and turns as the sailors struggle to survive and find a way back home.The novel is written in a vivid and descriptive style, immersing the reader in the harsh and unforgiving environment of the island. It also explores themes of courage, perseverance, and the human will to survive in the face of adversity.Overall, ""A Desperate Voyage"" is a thrilling and engaging read that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. It is a classic adventure novel that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120115507
• ISBN13: 9781120115508
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"