West Wind Drift

By George Barr McCutcheon

Book Overview

West Wind Drift is a novel written by George Barr McCutcheon. The story is set on board the steamship, West Wind, which is on its way from New York to Liverpool. The ship is carrying a diverse group of passengers, including a wealthy American family, a group of missionaries, a young couple on their honeymoon, and a mysterious man named Mr. Smith.As the ship makes its way across the Atlantic, the passengers are forced to confront their own fears, desires, and secrets. The wealthy American family is torn apart by greed and jealousy, while the young couple struggles to find their footing in their new marriage. The missionaries are faced with the reality of their mission, and Mr. Smith's true identity is revealed.Throughout the journey, the ship encounters various obstacles, including a storm that nearly sinks the vessel. The passengers must work together to survive and overcome these challenges.West Wind Drift is a captivating tale of adventure, romance, and self-discovery. McCutcheon's vivid descriptions of life on board a steamship in the early 20th century transport the reader to a different time and place. The novel explores themes of class, love, and morality, and offers a glimpse into the human condition.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: 1163719986
• ISBN13: 9781163719985
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"