The Lady Maud: Schooner Yacht (1896)

By William Clark Russell

Book Overview

""The Lady Maud: Schooner Yacht"" is a book written by William Clark Russell and originally published in 1896. It tells the story of a wealthy British family who commission the building of a luxurious schooner yacht, the Lady Maud. The family then sets out on a voyage across the Atlantic to America, encountering various challenges and adventures along the way.The book is known for its vivid descriptions of life aboard a luxury yacht in the late 19th century, as well as its depictions of the natural beauty and dangers of the sea. It also explores themes of class, wealth, and family dynamics, as the characters grapple with their own personal struggles and relationships.Overall, ""The Lady Maud: Schooner Yacht"" is a classic work of maritime fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of seafaring and adventure.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: 1437119778
• ISBN13: 9781437119770
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"