William Clark Russell

Broschiertes Buch

The Emigrant Ship (1893)

Beschreibung

The Emigrant Ship is a novel written by William Clark Russell and published in 1893. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the journey of a group of emigrants traveling from England to Australia on a ship called the ""Dunbar."" The novel explores the various characters on board, their hopes and dreams, and the challenges they face during the long and arduous journey.The main character is a young woman named Laura, who is traveling with her father and sister to start a new life in Australia. Along the way, she meets and falls in love with a young doctor named Philip, who is also on board the ship. However, their romance is threatened by various obstacles, including the disapproval of Laura's father and the dangers of the sea.The novel also delves into the harsh realities of life on board an emigrant ship, including cramped living conditions, disease, and the constant threat of storms and shipwrecks. Russell's vivid descriptions of life at sea and the struggles of the emigrants create a powerful and engaging narrative that captures the reader's imagination.Overall, The Emigrant Ship is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of 19th-century emigrants and the challenges they faced on their journey to a new life in Australia.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: 356
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 578g
• ISBN-13: 9780548898918
• ISBN-10: 054889891X
• Artikelnr.: 23558188