William Clark Russell

Broschiertes Buch

Marooned (1898)

Beschreibung

Marooned is a classic adventure novel written by William Clark Russell and first published in 1898. The story follows the journey of two sailors, Walter Goddard and Nicholas Craig, who are stranded on a deserted island in the South Pacific after their ship is wrecked in a storm. The men must survive on the island, facing challenges such as finding food and water, building shelter, and dealing with the harsh elements of the tropical environment. As time passes, the men begin to lose hope of ever being rescued and must come to terms with their fate. However, their situation takes a turn when they discover a hidden treasure on the island, leading to a series of unexpected events and dangerous encounters. Marooned is a thrilling tale of survival, adventure, and the human spirit, and remains a beloved classic in the genre of nautical fiction.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.

Autor

William Clark Russell was born in New York City to a family with literary and theatrical connections; his father, Henry Russell, was a well-known composer, and his mother, Isabella Lloyd, was an actress. Despite being born in the United States, His experiences at sea greatly influenced his later writing. He spent about eight years at sea, during which he encountered the harsh realities of maritime life, including long voyages, dangerous weather, and the rigors of shipboard existence. These firsthand experiences provided him with a wealth of material for his novels. After leaving the sea due to health issues, Russell turned to writing. His debut as a novelist was marked by ""The Wreck of the Grosvenor"" (1877), which became immensely popular and established him as a leading writer of sea stories. Russell's writing is characterized by its vivid and realistic portrayal of nautical life.His works influenced later writers and continue to be appreciated for their storytelling and historical value. Russell suffered from health problems throughout his life, partly due to the hardships he endured during his time at sea. He spent his later years in England, where he continued to write until his death in Bath in 1911. In summary, William Clark Russell remains a seminal figure in maritime literature, known for his gripping sea stories that draw from his rich personal experiences as a sailor. His legacy endures through his vivid, adventurous, and often harrowing tales of life at sea.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 354
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Oktober 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 513g
• ISBN-13: 9781120323705
• ISBN-10: 1120323703
• Artikelnr.: 27849715