The Man At The Wheel (1898)

By John Henton Carter

Book Overview

The Man At The Wheel is a novel written by John Henton Carter and originally published in 1898. The book tells the story of a young man named Jack Ellerton, who is a sailor on a ship called the Sea Queen. Jack is a hardworking and ambitious sailor, determined to make a name for himself in the maritime world.As the Sea Queen sails across the Atlantic, Jack faces a series of challenges and adventures, including a fierce storm that threatens to capsize the ship and a dangerous encounter with pirates. Along the way, he also meets a young woman named Nellie, with whom he falls in love.As the story unfolds, Jack must navigate the treacherous waters of the sea and the complexities of his own heart. He is torn between his love for Nellie and his desire to succeed as a sailor, and must ultimately make a choice that will determine his future.The Man At The Wheel is a thrilling adventure story that captures the excitement and danger of life at sea in the late 19th century. It is also a poignant tale of love and sacrifice, as Jack must make difficult decisions that will impact his own life as well as the lives of those he cares about. Overall, it is a classic work of maritime fiction that will appeal to readers of all ages.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: 1167208765
• ISBN13: 9781167208768
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"