In Peril And Privation: Stories Of Marine Disaster Retold (1885)

By James Payn

Book Overview

In Peril And Privation: Stories Of Marine Disaster Retold is a book written by James Payn and originally published in 1885. The book is a collection of stories that recount various marine disasters that have occurred throughout history. The author retells these stories in a gripping and vivid manner, providing readers with a sense of the fear, danger, and heroism that characterized these tragic events. The book covers a wide range of disasters, from shipwrecks and collisions to fires and explosions. Each story is carefully researched and includes details about the ships, the crews, and the circumstances that led to the disaster. The book also explores the aftermath of these tragedies, including the rescue efforts and the impact on the survivors and their families. In Peril And Privation is a fascinating read for anyone interested in maritime history or tales of adventure and survival.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: 1436880440
• ISBN13: 9781436880442
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"