William Clark Russell

Broschiertes Buch

The Lady Maud

Schooner Yacht (1896)

Beschreibung

""The Lady Maud: Schooner Yacht"" is a book written by William Clark Russell and originally published in 1896. It tells the story of a wealthy British family who commission the building of a luxurious schooner yacht, the Lady Maud. The family then sets out on a voyage across the Atlantic to America, encountering various challenges and adventures along the way.The book is known for its vivid descriptions of life aboard a luxury yacht in the late 19th century, as well as its depictions of the natural beauty and dangers of the sea. It also explores themes of class, wealth, and family dynamics, as the characters grapple with their own personal struggles and relationships.Overall, ""The Lady Maud: Schooner Yacht"" is a classic work of maritime fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of seafaring and adventure.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: 332
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 482g
• ISBN-13: 9781437119770
• ISBN-10: 1437119778
• Artikelnr.: 25507642