The Voyage Of The Arrow: To The China Seas, Its Adventures And Perils, Including Its Capture By Sea Vultures From The Countess Of Warwick (1906

By Thornton Jenkins Hains

Book Overview

The Voyage of the Arrow is a book written by Thornton Jenkins Hains and published in 1906. It is a thrilling account of the adventures and perils encountered by the Arrow, a ship that set sail to the China Seas. The book describes the journey of the Arrow, its crew, and the challenges they faced on their way to their destination.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which tells a different part of the story. The first chapter introduces the Arrow and its crew, including the captain, the first mate, and the sailors. The subsequent chapters describe the voyage itself, including the storms, the calms, and the encounters with other ships along the way.As the Arrow approaches the China Seas, it encounters a group of sea vultures, who capture the ship and its crew. The book describes the harrowing experiences of the crew as they are held captive by the sea vultures, and their eventual escape.Throughout the book, Hains provides vivid descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells of life at sea. He also includes details about the ship's equipment and the daily routines of the crew. The book is a fascinating account of a journey to the China Seas and the dangers that can be encountered on such a voyage.Overall, The Voyage of the Arrow is an exciting and engaging book that will appeal to anyone interested in adventure stories, maritime history, or tales of survival at sea.As Set Down By William Gore, Chief Mate.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: 1104509113
• ISBN13: 9781104509118
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"