Bearers Of The Burden: Being Stories Of Land And Sea (1904)

By William Price Drury

Book Overview

Bearers Of The Burden: Being Stories Of Land And Sea is a book written by William Price Drury and published in 1904. The book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the lives and struggles of people who work on land and sea. The stories are set in different parts of the world and depict the hardships and challenges faced by people in their daily lives. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on stories related to land and the second part on stories related to sea. The stories in the first part are set in rural areas and depict the struggles of farmers, laborers, and other workers. The second part of the book is set on the sea and focuses on the lives of sailors and fishermen. The stories in the book are written in a simple yet powerful style that captures the essence of the characters and their struggles. The author uses vivid descriptions and imagery to bring the settings and characters to life. The themes of the stories include poverty, hardship, perseverance, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. Overall, Bearers Of The Burden: Being Stories Of Land And Sea is a timeless classic that provides a glimpse into the lives of people who work on land and sea. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in literature that explores the human condition and the struggles of everyday life.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: 1120265347
• ISBN13: 9781120265340
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"