Ensign Knightley And Other Stories (1901)

By A.E.W. Mason

Book Overview

Ensign Knightley and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Alfred Edward Woodley Mason and published in 1901. The book consists of six stories, each with its own unique plot and characters. The title story, Ensign Knightley, follows the journey of a young man who joins the navy and must navigate the challenges of life at sea. Other stories in the collection include The Watcher by the Threshold, which tells the tale of a man haunted by the ghost of his former lover, and The Four Feathers, a story of loyalty and betrayal set in colonial Africa. Mason's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions and attention to detail, which bring the characters and settings to life. The stories in Ensign Knightley and Other Stories are both entertaining and thought-provoking, exploring themes such as courage, honor, and the human condition. Overall, Ensign Knightley and Other Stories is a timeless collection of classic short stories that continue to captivate readers over a century after their initial publication.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: 1164635433
• ISBN13: 9781164635437
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"