Shanghaied: A Story Of Adventure Off The California Coast (1899)

by Frank Norris

Book Overview

Shanghaied: A Story of Adventure off the California Coast is a novel written by Frank Norris and first published in 1899. The story is set in San Francisco during the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young sailor named Joe who is shanghaied, or forcibly taken aboard a ship, and forced to work as a crew member on a dangerous voyage off the California coast.The novel explores themes of class struggle, corruption, and the harsh realities...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163976644
• ISBN13: 9781163976647
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"