A Noble Haul (1896)

By William Clark Russell

Book Overview

A Noble Haul is a novel written by William Clark Russell in 1896. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Dick Harboard who is the son of a wealthy English merchant. Dick is a passionate fisherman who spends most of his time on the sea, trying to catch the biggest fish. He is known for his skills and is respected by the people in his village.One day, Dick catches a huge fish that turns out to be a valuable catch. The news of his catch spreads quickly, and soon he becomes famous in the fishing community. However, his success attracts the attention of a group of unscrupulous men who try to steal his fish and claim it as their own.Dick is determined to protect his catch and fights back against the thieves. In the process, he learns about the true meaning of courage, loyalty, and honor. The novel explores themes of greed, jealousy, and the importance of standing up for what is right.Overall, A Noble Haul is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the sea and the challenges of life on the water. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions, engaging characters, and exciting plot twists.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: 1165265095
• ISBN13: 9781165265091
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"