The Smuggler's Children: A Tale Of The Seaside (1845)

By Louisa H. Budgen

Book Overview

The Smuggler's Children: A Tale of the Seaside is a novel written by Louisa H. Budgen in 1845. The story is set in a small coastal village in England, where smuggling is rampant and a way of life for many of the locals. The main characters are two young siblings, Jack and Lucy, who are the children of a notorious smuggler.Their father is often away on dangerous smuggling trips, leaving the children to fend for themselves. Despite the dangers and risks involved, Jack and Lucy become involved in the smuggling trade themselves, helping their father and his associates to transport contraband goods along the coast.As the story progresses, the siblings begin to question the morality of their actions and the consequences of their involvement in the illegal trade. They also face challenges and dangers, including run-ins with the law and rival smugglers.The novel explores themes of morality, family, and the consequences of one's actions. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in a coastal village during the height of the smuggling trade in England. The Smuggler's Children is a gripping and engaging tale that captures the spirit of adventure and danger that characterized the smuggling trade during this era.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: 1120928796
• ISBN13: 9781120928795
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"