William Clark Russell

Broschiertes Buch

A Tale of Two Tunnels

Beschreibung

Embark on a thrilling sea adventure with William Clark Russell's "A Tale of Two Tunnels: A Romance of the Western Waters." This classic work of historical fiction plunges you into a world of pirates, daring escapades, and hidden passages. Set against the backdrop of the open sea, this meticulously prepared edition revives a timeless tale of romance and danger on the western waters. Experience the thrill of seafaring life as Russell masterfully weaves a narrative brimming with action and suspense. "A Tale of Two Tunnels" explores the perilous lives of those who sailed the seas, encountering both treacherous foes and unexpected love. Dive into this republication and discover a captivating story that has enthralled readers for generations. Perfect for lovers of sea stories, historical fiction, and classic adventure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

William Clark Russell, an English writer, was well known for his nautical fiction. Russell entered the Merchant Navy of the United Kingdom when he was 13 years old and served there for eight years. The trials of living at sea permanently harmed his health, but they also supplied him with material for a successful writing career. He published short tales, press pieces, historical essays, biographies, and a book of verse, but his novels, the most of which were set at sea, were his most well-known works. He also worked as a journalist, primarily as a nautical columnist for The Daily Telegraph. Russell advocated for better working conditions for merchant seamen, and his efforts impacted Parliamentary measures to prevent unscrupulous shipowners from exploiting their crews. The future King George V acknowledged his influence in this regard. Russell's contemporary fans included Herman Melville, Algernon Swinburne, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. William Russell was never able to forgive his father for his second marriage and abandoning his first family to start a new one with his second wife. Russell maintained his long-held animosity of his father and his new family until his father died in 1900. Not only did he not attend the funeral, but he also refused to acknowledge his half-brothers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 78
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 122g
• ISBN-13: 9781023419475
• ISBN-10: 1023419475
• Artikelnr.: 74013446