Castaway V1: A Novel (1872)

By Edmund Hodgson Yates

Book Overview

Castaway V1: A Novel is a book written by Edmund Hodgson Yates and first published in 1872. The novel tells the story of a young man named Everard Romfrey who is shipwrecked on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. He is the only survivor of the shipwreck and must learn to survive on the island with limited resources.As he struggles to survive, he discovers that the island is not as deserted as he initially thought. He encounters a group of people who have been living on the island for years, including a woman named Zita, who becomes his love interest.The novel explores themes of survival, love, and the human condition. It also touches on the issues of colonialism and imperialism, as the characters discuss the impact of European colonization on the Pacific islands.Overall, Castaway V1: A Novel is a gripping and thought-provoking tale of survival and love in the face of adversity. It is a must-read for fans of adventure and historical fiction.In Three Volumes.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: 1436798167
• ISBN13: 9781436798167
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"