The Wing Of The Wind: A Nouelette Of The Sea

By J.H. Ingraham

Book Overview

""The Wing of the Wind: A Nouelette of the Sea"" is a short novel written by J. H. Ingraham. The story follows the adventures of a young sailor named Harry, who becomes stranded on a deserted island after his ship is destroyed in a storm. Harry must use his wits and survival skills to stay alive on the island, while also dealing with the psychological toll of his isolation. As time passes, Harry becomes increasingly desperate to find a way off the island and back to civilization. Along the way, he encounters a variety of challenges and obstacles, including dangerous animals, harsh weather conditions, and his own inner demons. Ultimately, Harry must confront his fears and find the courage to face whatever lies ahead if he hopes to survive and make it back home. ""The Wing of the Wind"" is a thrilling tale of adventure, survival, and the human spirit, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.A noise at the street door awaked me. I looked out of the window, and saw the officers of justice I knew they had come to apprehend me for the murder, for I remembered that I had left my hat in the room where I had struggled with the merchant. My first impulse was to deliver myself up. My next was a desire of self-preservation I felt I was not a murderer in my heart. I felt I was not so guilty as the world would make me I shrunk from being arraigned as a criminal. I threw on my cloak and cap--I took gold from my desk, and then by a private way escaped from the house. I sought an obscure retreat.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: 1419188119
• ISBN13: 9781419188114
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.6" x 9.2"