The Wreckers V1 (1857)

von Rosa Mackenzie Kettle

276 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Wreckers V1 is a novel written by Rosa Mackenzie Kettle in 1857. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the dangerous and illegal practice of wrecking, which involves luring ships onto the rocks and plundering their cargo. The main character, Jack Trevanion, is a young man who becomes involved in wrecking after his father dies at sea. He struggles with his conscience as he becomes more deeply involved in the criminal activity, but is torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire to do what is right. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Rose, who is also caught up in the world of wrecking. Together, they try to navigate the treacherous waters of love, loyalty, and morality. The novel is a thrilling adventure story with plenty of action, suspense, and romance. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Cornwall, where wrecking was a common practice during the 18th and 19th centuries. Overall, The Wreckers V1 is a gripping and entertaining read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.In Three Volumes.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.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Romane, Erzählungen, Tatsachenberichte Historische Romane
• ISBN: 9781437348743
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.12.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC