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An Ocean Freelance: From A Privateersman's Log, 1812

An Ocean Freelance: From A Privateersman's Log, 1812

Russell, W. Clark

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General Fiction

ISBN10: 1432684965
ISBN13: 9781432684969
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Ocean Freelance: From A Privateersman�������s Log, 1812 is a historical fiction novel written by W. Clark Russell. The story is set during the War of 1812 and follows the adventures of a privateer named Tom Cringle. The book is written in the form of a logbook, with each chapter detailing a different voyage or encounter with the enemy.Tom Cringle is a young man who joins a privateer crew in order to make a living. He quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a respected member of the crew. The novel follows his exploits as he sails the high seas, battling enemy ships and avoiding capture.The book is filled with vivid descriptions of life on board a ship during this time period, from the harsh conditions to the camaraderie among the crew. It also explores the moral dilemmas faced by privateers, who were essentially legal pirates, as they struggled to balance their duty to their country with their own personal beliefs.Overall, An Ocean Freelance: From A Privateersman�������s Log, 1812 is a thrilling adventure story that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of privateers during the War of 1812. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or historical 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.

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