The Old Ship: Or Better Than Strength (1879)

By H a Forde

Book Overview

The Old Ship: Or Better Than Strength is a novel written by H.A. Forde and published in 1879. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the journey of a young boy named Jack, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to work as a cabin boy on a ship called The Old Ship. Jack's life on the ship is tough and he faces many challenges, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous sea creatures, and cruel crew members.Despite the difficulties, Jack learns to adapt to life on the ship and forms a close bond with the captain, who becomes a father figure to him. Jack also befriends a young girl named Mary, who is traveling with her father on the ship. Together, Jack and Mary explore the ship and its surroundings, and they discover a hidden treasure that could change their lives forever.As the story unfolds, Jack and Mary's friendship deepens and they face new challenges together, including a mutiny on board the ship. Through it all, Jack learns valuable life lessons about perseverance, courage, and the importance of friendship.The Old Ship: Or Better Than Strength is a classic adventure novel that captures the spirit of life at sea in the 19th century. It is a story of resilience, friendship, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.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: 1120204909
• ISBN13: 9781120204905
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"