The Mate Of The Lily: Or Notes From Harry Musgrave's Log Book (1878)

By William Henry Giles Kingston

Book Overview

The Mate of the Lily: Or Notes from Harry Musgrave's Log Book is a novel written by William Henry Giles Kingston and first published in 1878. The story revolves around the life of Harry Musgrave, the young mate of a trading vessel called the Lily. The novel is presented in the form of Musgrave's log book, in which he records his experiences and adventures at sea. The story begins with Musgrave's appointment as the mate of the Lily and his subsequent departure from England on a trading mission to the West Indies. Along the way, he encounters a variety of challenges, including storms, pirates, and hostile natives. Musgrave also falls in love with a young woman named Ada, who is the daughter of a wealthy planter in Jamaica. As the story progresses, Musgrave faces increasingly difficult situations, including a mutiny on board the Lily and a battle with a Spanish ship. Throughout it all, he remains steadfast in his determination to do his duty and protect his crew and passengers. The Mate of the Lily is a classic adventure story that captures the excitement and danger of life at sea in the 19th century. It is a tale of courage, loyalty, and romance 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: 1120902754
• ISBN13: 9781120902757
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"