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The Great Quest; A Romance Of 1826, Wherein Are Recorded The Experiences Of Josiah Woods Of Topham, And Of Those Others With Whom He Sailed For Cuba A

The Great Quest; A Romance Of 1826, Wherein Are Recorded The Experiences Of Josiah Woods Of Topham, And Of Those Others With Whom He Sailed For Cuba A

Boardman Hawes, Charles

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General United StatesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354367976
ISBN13: 9789354367977
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jan 26 2021
Pages: 378
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A ship sails from the quiet fields of Topham into the storm-swept expanse of the nineteenth-century Atlantic. On board, Josiah Woods embarks on a journey that will draw him from the familiar into the unknown, as he and his companions set their course for Cuba and the distant Gulf of Guinea. The Great Quest is a nautical adventure novel of rare scope, blending the pulse of sea voyage fiction with the poignancy of a historical romance classic. Here, shipboard intrigue and the lure of distant shores kindle both adventure and the possibility of love, all against the backdrop of the 1820s Atlantic world. Charles Boardman Hawes, a master of seafaring tales, crafts a story that stands alongside the likes of Treasure Island and Horatio Hornblower, yet brings its own depth of character and atmosphere. Readers are swept into a world where every sail unfurled and every horizon glimpsed promises fresh peril or unexpected friendship. The illustrated classic edition, complete and unabridged, evokes the golden age of maritime storytelling - a time when courage, loyalty, and discovery shaped the fate of all who ventured beyond the coastline. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are drawn by the romance of sailing to Cuba, the intrigue of a Gulf of Guinea voyage, or the enduring appeal of nineteenth-century seafaring, The Great Quest offers a richly imagined passage into the heart of shipboard romance and adventure.

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