The Jolly Rover (1882)

By John Townsend Trowbridge

Book Overview

The Jolly Rover is a novel written by John Townsend Trowbridge and originally published in 1882. The story follows the adventures of a young sailor named Jack Hazard, who sets out to sea in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including pirates, smugglers, and other seafaring folk.As Jack navigates the treacherous waters of the high seas, he must also contend with personal challenges, such as his own recklessness and impulsive nature. But through it all, he remains determined to succeed and prove himself as a true sailor.The Jolly Rover is a classic tale of adventure and coming-of-age, with themes of bravery, loyalty, and perseverance. It is a timeless story that continues to captivate readers of all ages, and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of life at sea and its engaging characters.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: 1120892465
• ISBN13: 9781120892461
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"