Great Sea StoriesGood Press, 26. nov. 2019 - 349 sider In 'Great Sea Stories,' Various authors have beautifully crafted tales of adventure and danger on the high seas, showcasing the vast and unpredictable nature of the ocean. The collection spans different literary styles including classic adventure, mystery, and survival, providing a comprehensive look at the challenges and excitement of maritime life. Each story is expertly written, immersing the reader in the vivid settings and complex characters that populate these narratives. This anthology is a masterful display of storytelling that will captivate readers with its engrossing tales of maritime exploits. Fans of maritime literature will appreciate the diverse range of stories included in this compilation, each offering a unique perspective on the sea and those who navigate its waters. 'Great Sea Stories' is a must-read for anyone interested in the mysteries and dangers of the open ocean, offering a glimpse into the thrilling world of nautical literature. |
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... masts were all sloping forward, swifter and swifter—the end was come, then! "Back! in God's name back, men! She is sinking by the head!" And with much ado some were dragged back, some leaped back—all but old Michael Heard. With hair and ...
... masts were all sloping forward, swifter and swifter—the end was come, then! "Back! in God's name back, men! She is sinking by the head!" And with much ado some were dragged back, some leaped back—all but old Michael Heard. With hair and ...
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... mast was gone, the main-yard sprung, the rigging hanging in elf-locks, the hull shot through and through in twenty places, the deck strewn with the bodies of nine good men, besides sixteen wounded down below; while the pitiless sun ...
... mast was gone, the main-yard sprung, the rigging hanging in elf-locks, the hull shot through and through in twenty places, the deck strewn with the bodies of nine good men, besides sixteen wounded down below; while the pitiless sun ...
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... work at his side manfully to rig the jury-mast. "Come along!" cried Cary to the malcontents; "we're raw longshore fellows, but we won't be outdone by any old sea-dog of them all." And setting to work himself, he was soon followed by one.
... work at his side manfully to rig the jury-mast. "Come along!" cried Cary to the malcontents; "we're raw longshore fellows, but we won't be outdone by any old sea-dog of them all." And setting to work himself, he was soon followed by one.
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... mast's up?" shouted some saucy hand from behind. "Where you daren't follow us alone by yourself, so you had better keep us company," replied Yeo. "I'll tell you where we are going, lads," said Amyas, rising from his work. "Like it or ...
... mast's up?" shouted some saucy hand from behind. "Where you daren't follow us alone by yourself, so you had better keep us company," replied Yeo. "I'll tell you where we are going, lads," said Amyas, rising from his work. "Like it or ...
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... mast-heads, and a tremendous sea, which appeared to have risen up almost by magic, rolled in upon us, setting the vessel on a dead lee shore. As the night closed in, it blew a dreadful gale, and the ship was nearly buried with the press ...
... mast-heads, and a tremendous sea, which appeared to have risen up almost by magic, rolled in upon us, setting the vessel on a dead lee shore. As the night closed in, it blew a dreadful gale, and the ship was nearly buried with the press ...
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THE CRUISE OF THE TORCH | |
THE MERCHANTMAN AND THE PIRATE | |
NARRATIVE OF THE MUTINY OF THE BOUNTY | |
FATE OF THE MUTINEERSCOLONY OF PITCAIRNS ISLAND | |
THE CAPTURE OF THE GREAT WHITE WHALE | |
SECOND | |
THIRD | |
THE CORVETTE CLAYMORE | |
THE MERCHANTS | |
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