A Man Of Sark (1907)

By John Oxenham

Book Overview

A Man of Sark is a novel written by John Oxenham and published in 1907. The story is set on the island of Sark, one of the Channel Islands, and follows the life of a young man named Philip Druce. Philip is the son of a wealthy merchant who owns a large estate on the island, but he is restless and longs for adventure.As the story unfolds, Philip becomes involved in a number of adventures, including a shipwreck, a treasure hunt, and a love affair with a young woman named Nanette. Along the way, he learns about the island's history and culture, and comes to appreciate the simple, rustic way of life that the islanders lead.Despite his many adventures, Philip ultimately realizes that his true calling is to become a man of Sark, to embrace the island's values and traditions, and to work to preserve its unique way of life. The novel is a celebration of the beauty and simplicity of island life, and a tribute to the people who call Sark their home.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: 1436737915
• ISBN13: 9781436737913
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"