Harold Overdon: Ashore And Afloat (1862)

By Chartley Castle

Book Overview

Harold Overdon: Ashore And Afloat is a novel written by Castle Chartley and originally published in 1862. The story follows the adventures of the titular character, Harold Overdon, as he navigates life both on land and at sea. Harold is a young man who dreams of adventure and excitement. He joins the navy and is sent on a voyage to the East Indies, where he faces countless challenges and dangers. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Edith, but their relationship is threatened by the many obstacles they encounter.The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of life at sea, from the harsh conditions on board ship to the exotic ports of call that Harold visits. The story also explores themes of love, loyalty, and honor, as Harold must navigate complex relationships with his fellow sailors and officers.Overall, Harold Overdon: Ashore And Afloat is a thrilling adventure story that will transport readers to a bygone era of seafaring and exploration.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: 1436866561
• ISBN13: 9781436866569
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"