The Ship Of Stars (1899)

By Arthur Quiller-Couch and Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

Book Overview

The Ship of Stars is a novel written by Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch and published in 1899. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the journey of a group of Englishmen who are sent on a mission to the New World to establish a colony. The protagonist, John Trenoweth, is a young man who is seeking adventure and fortune. He joins the expedition, which is led by the ambitious and ruthless Captain Ratcliffe.As the ship sails across the Atlantic, the crew encounters a series of challenges, including storms, mutiny, and attacks by Native American tribes. Along the way, John falls in love with a young woman named Priscilla, who is also on board the ship. However, their romance is threatened by the jealous and vengeful Captain Ratcliffe.The Ship of Stars is a tale of adventure, romance, and betrayal. It explores themes of greed, ambition, and the clash of cultures. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the sea, the New World, and the characters' inner struggles. It is a classic work of historical fiction and has been praised for its literary merit and historical accuracy.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: 1437134114
• ISBN13: 9781437134117
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"