Sea King Of Barnegat

By Russell Duryee Smith

Book Overview

""Sea King of Barnegat"" is a historical novel written by Russell Duryee Smith and published in 1918. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of Captain Joshua Barney, a legendary seafarer and captain of the Barnegat Life-Saving Station in New Jersey. The book follows Captain Barney's adventures and struggles as he navigates the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean, rescuing shipwrecked sailors and battling against fierce storms and dangerous sea creatures. Along the way, he faces personal challenges and confronts his own mortality, but ultimately emerges as a hero and a true legend of the sea. The novel is a thrilling and engaging tale of adventure and survival, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a seafarer in the late 19th century.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: 1120701317
• ISBN13: 9781120701312
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"