Heroes Of The Goodwin Sands (1892)

By Thomas Stanley Treanor

Book Overview

Heroes of the Goodwin Sands is a historical novel written by Thomas Stanley Treanor and published in 1892. The book is set in the 18th century and tells the story of a group of brave men who risked their lives to save sailors on ships wrecked on the treacherous Goodwin Sands off the coast of Kent, England.The novel is based on true events and follows the lives of the Goodwin Sands pilots, a group of skilled seamen who were responsible for guiding ships through the dangerous waters. The pilots are portrayed as courageous and selfless individuals who put their own lives at risk to save others.The story focuses on the heroic efforts of one pilot, Tom Bowline, who becomes a legend among his fellow pilots for his bravery and skill. Bowline is described as a man of great strength and courage, with a heart full of compassion for those in need.The novel also explores the harsh realities of life for the pilots and their families, who often faced poverty and hardship. Despite these challenges, the pilots remained committed to their duty and continued to risk their lives to save others.Overall, Heroes of the Goodwin Sands is a gripping tale of courage, sacrifice, and heroism in the face of danger. It is a tribute to the bravery of the Goodwin Sands pilots and a reminder of the importance of selflessness and compassion in times of crisis.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: 1436869676
• ISBN13: 9781436869676
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"