Harry Collingwood

Broschiertes Buch

The First Mate The Story of a Strange Cruise

Beschreibung

"The First Mate" is an ancient adventure fiction book written by Harry Collingwood. As one of Harry Collingwood's captivating maritime fiction works, it immerses readers in thrilling sea adventure tales set against the backdrop of high seas adventures. This action-packed maritime novel follows the journey of a ship's first mate, weaving together naval adventure stories and sailor stories with vivid descriptions of seafaring life. Through the eyes of the first mate, readers experience the challenges and triumphs of oceanic adventure tales, navigating treacherous waters and encountering unexpected obstacles along the way. Collingwood's expert storytelling brings to life the world of sailing adventure novels, offering a riveting portrayal of ship captain novels and seafaring fiction. "The First Mate" stands as a timeless example of naval fiction, transporting readers on an unforgettable voyage filled with danger, excitement, and camaraderie. With its blend of action, suspense, and historical sea adventures, this novel captivates audiences of all ages, leaving them longing for more tales from the high seas.

Autor

William Joseph Cosens Lancaster, who was born on May 23, 1843, and died on June 10, 1922, wrote over 40 adventure books for boys, most of them set on the sea. His pen name was Harry Collingwood. Collingwood was the oldest child of Captain William Lancaster (1813-1871) and Anne, née Cosens (c. 1820-9 October 1898). Lancaster was a master mariner. His birth record says he was born at Concord Place in Weymouth, Dorset, on May 23, 1843, at 9:30 a.m. In its Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, it is said that his date of birth is given as 1851 in most sources except for his birth certificate. The date he was born is given on his application to become an Associate Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers as May 23, 1846. They had three kids, and Collingwood was the first one. His sister Ada Louise was born around 1852 and died on January 8, 1929. His sister Sarah Anne was born on June 1, 1853, and died on December 27, 1941. He was eight years old at the time of both births. There were two women in the 1871 census who worked as drapers' helpers. Collingwood's father had already died by that time, and his mother lived with her daughters until she too died. After moving out of her dad's house, Ada lived with her sister and never got married.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 180
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 235g
• ISBN-13: 9789361421518
• ISBN-10: 9361421514
• Artikelnr.: 70387597