The Scourge Of The Ocean: A Story Of The Atlantic (1837)

By Robert Burts

Book Overview

""The Scourge Of The Ocean: A Story Of The Atlantic"" is a historical novel written by Robert Burts and published in 1837. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the adventures of a young sailor named Jack who is part of a British naval crew on a mission to combat piracy in the Atlantic Ocean. Jack and his crewmates face numerous challenges and dangers as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Atlantic, including battles with pirates, storms, and shipwrecks. Along the way, Jack also falls in love with a young woman he meets on one of their stops, adding a romantic subplot to the story. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of life at sea during this time period, including the harsh realities of naval warfare and the camaraderie that develops among sailors. Overall, ""The Scourge Of The Ocean"" is a thrilling adventure story that captures the excitement and danger of life on the high seas in the early 19th century.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: 1437294472
• ISBN13: 9781437294477
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"