The Boatswain's Mate (1854)

By George Charles Smith

Book Overview

The Boatswain's Mate is a novel written by George Charles Smith and originally published in 1854. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young sailor named William Dawes, who is appointed as the boatswain's mate aboard the HMS Harpy. As the boatswain's mate, William is responsible for the ship's rigging and sails, as well as overseeing the work of the crew. However, he soon finds himself embroiled in a complex web of love, betrayal, and intrigue when he falls in love with the captain's daughter, Lucy.Lucy is engaged to a wealthy and influential man, but she and William cannot resist their feelings for each other. As their love affair unfolds, they must navigate the dangerous waters of social conventions and class differences, all while dealing with the challenges of life at sea.The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in the British navy during the early 19th century, and it offers a unique glimpse into the daily routines and struggles of sailors and officers alike. It also explores themes of love, duty, and honor, and the difficult choices that individuals must make when faced with conflicting loyalties.Overall, The Boatswain's Mate is a compelling and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and naval adventure stories.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: 1167190874
• ISBN13: 9781167190872
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"