Jacks Courtship: A Sailors Yarn Of Love And Shipwreck (1905)

By William Clark Russell

Book Overview

""Jack's Courtship: A Sailor's Yarn of Love and Shipwreck"" is a novel written by William Clark Russell and was first published in 1905. The story revolves around the main character, Jack, a sailor who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Agnes. However, their courtship is interrupted when Jack's ship is wrecked, leaving him stranded on a deserted island with a few of his fellow sailors. As they struggle to survive on the island, Jack and his companions encounter various challenges, including harsh weather conditions, lack of food and water, and dangerous wildlife. Meanwhile, Agnes anxiously awaits news of Jack's fate and tries to find a way to rescue him. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, survival, and perseverance. It offers a vivid portrayal of life at sea and the dangers faced by sailors in the 19th century. Russell's writing style is engaging, with vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings, making the reader feel as though they are experiencing the events firsthand. Overall, ""Jack's Courtship"" is a classic tale of romance and adventure that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and maritime literature.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: 1104773880
• ISBN13: 9781104773885
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"