Master Rockafellar's Voyage (1891)

By William Clark Russell

Book Overview

""Master Rockafellar's Voyage"" is a novel written by William Clark Russell and published in 1891. The story follows the journey of a young boy named John Rockafellar, who embarks on a voyage to Australia in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including sailors, pirates, and indigenous people, and experiences a range of challenges and triumphs.The novel is set in the late 19th century and provides a vivid depiction of life at sea during this time period. It explores themes of ambition, determination, and perseverance, as well as the dangers and uncertainties that come with traveling to unknown lands. The book also touches on issues of race and colonialism, as John interacts with the indigenous populations he encounters on his journey.Overall, ""Master Rockafellar's Voyage"" is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of exploration and discovery that defined this era of history. It is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers today.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: 1120324866
• ISBN13: 9781120324863
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"