A Son Of The Sea (1908)

By Frank T. Bullen

Book Overview

A Son of the Sea is a novel written by Frank Thomas Bullen and published in 1908. The story follows the life of a young man named Nat Kemp, who is born and raised on a small fishing village in Cornwall, England. Nat is fascinated by the sea and dreams of becoming a sailor. His father, a fisherman, disapproves of his son's ambitions and wants him to follow in his footsteps. However, Nat's determination and love for the sea lead him to leave home and join a ship as a cabin boy.The novel takes the reader on a journey through Nat's experiences as a sailor, from his first voyage to the Arctic and his encounters with dangerous storms and treacherous seas, to his travels to exotic locations such as Australia and South America. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including fellow sailors, pirates, and indigenous peoples.As Nat grows older and gains more experience, he rises through the ranks and becomes a respected captain. However, his success comes at a cost, as he must navigate the challenges of life at sea, including the dangers of mutiny and the loss of his crew members.A Son of the Sea is a classic adventure novel that captures the spirit of the sea and the thrill of adventure. It is a timeless tale of a young man's journey to find his place in the world and his ultimate triumph over adversity.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: 1164550578
• ISBN13: 9781164550570
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"