Over Two Seas

By Ralph Henry Barbour

Book Overview

""Over Two Seas"" is a novel by Ralph Henry Barbour that tells the story of a young man named Jack Temple who embarks on a journey to England and France. Jack is a recent college graduate who is looking for adventure and a chance to see the world. He sets sail from Boston and travels across the Atlantic to England, where he meets a group of fellow travelers who become his companions on his journey. Together, they explore the sights and sounds of London and the English countryside, before crossing the Channel to France. In France, they visit Paris and the battlefields of World War I, where Jack learns about the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides of the conflict. Along the way, Jack also falls in love with a young woman named Jeanne, who teaches him about the beauty and complexity of French culture. ""Over Two Seas"" is a captivating tale of travel, adventure, and romance that offers readers a glimpse into the world of early 20th century Europe.1922. Barbour wrote a number spirited genuine stories with something to appeal to every boy with the love of manliness, cleanness, and sportsmanship in his heart. Over Two Seas begins: Peter Peter I�������m going to sea with dad Dick Ballantrye burst into the room with radiant face. Honest, Dick? exclaimed Peter Gunby. That�������s fine, isn�������t it? Then his face fell, and he asked: How long will you-be gone? I don�������t know yet, Dick answered breathlessly. The Viking�������s loading in Boston for Havana. When she leaves Havana she may come right back again, but I hope not. I wish she�������d go to-to Europe or Africa or-or somewhere like that 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: 1162772492
• ISBN13: 9781162772493
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"