Captain Swift: A Comedy Drama In Four Acts (1902)

By Charles Haddon Chambers

Book Overview

Captain Swift is a comedy drama written by Charles Haddon Chambers and first published in 1902. The play is set in England during the late 19th century and follows the story of Captain Jack Swift, a retired naval officer who is struggling to adjust to civilian life. As the play begins, Captain Swift is living in a small village with his wife and daughter. He is bored and restless, longing for the excitement and adventure of his former life at sea. When he receives a letter from an old friend inviting him to join a secret mission to South America, Captain Swift sees it as the perfect opportunity to escape his mundane existence.However, things don't go according to plan and Captain Swift finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger. He must use all his wit and cunning to navigate his way through the treacherous waters of international politics and espionage.Along the way, Captain Swift meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful spy, a bumbling diplomat, and a ruthless dictator. The play is filled with humor, suspense, and unexpected twists and turns.Captain Swift is a classic example of the comedy drama genre, blending elements of both comedy and drama to create a unique and entertaining theatrical experience. It is a timeless tale of adventure, romance, and heroism that continues to captivate audiences to this day.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: 143679739X
• ISBN13: 9781436797399
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"