The Green Painted Ship (1905)

By Robert Leighton

Book Overview

The Green Painted Ship is a novel written by Robert Leighton and first published in 1905. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Peter, who lives in a small coastal town in England. One day, while exploring the beach, Peter discovers an old, abandoned ship that has been painted entirely green. Intrigued by the mysterious vessel, Peter sets out to uncover the secrets of the ship and its past.As Peter delves deeper into the history of the green painted ship, he discovers that it was once owned by a wealthy merchant who used it to transport goods across the seas. However, the ship was eventually captured by pirates and its crew was forced to walk the plank. The ship was then abandoned and left to rot on the beach where Peter found it.Determined to restore the ship to its former glory, Peter enlists the help of his friends and together they begin the daunting task of repairing the old vessel. As they work, they uncover more clues about the ship's past and the fate of its crew. Along the way, they encounter dangerous storms, treacherous pirates, and other obstacles that threaten to derail their mission.Despite the challenges they face, Peter and his friends persevere and eventually succeed in restoring the green painted ship to its former glory. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that captures the imagination of readers of all ages. It explores themes of courage, perseverance, and the power of friendship, making it a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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: 1167051033
• ISBN13: 9781167051036
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"