The Belted Seas

By Arthur Willis Colton

Book Overview

A new voyage, old horizons. A classic of the British seaboard reawakens. The Belted Seas unfolds as a sweeping sea adventure narrative set in the late nineteenth century, where imperial crowns, bustling ports, and perilous passages across maritime trade routes collide with shipboard intrigue. Arthur Colton's tale offers a clear, absorbing form: a riveting voyage that blends daring action with the moral currents of its era, inviting casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike to suspend disbelief and lean into the drama, danger, and devotion that drive men and ships across the Caribbean to Atlantic theatres. This edition honours the work's historical significance and enduring appeal. It stands as a touchstone for fans of nautical classics and historical adventure readers, offering authentic atmosphere, a measured pace, and a sense of colonial era empires in transition. By restoring the prose for today's readers, Alpha Editions makes it accessible without erasing its antique atmosphere. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. The Belted Seas is a complete nautical saga, a measured examination of maritime life and ambition that rewards both the intimate pleasure of a well-told voyage and the scholarly curiosity of serious readers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 935475743X
• ISBN13: 9789354757433
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"