The Sinews Of War: A Romance Of London And The Sea (1906)
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ISBN10: 1120928206
ISBN13: 9781120928207
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120928207
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Sinews of War: A Romance of London and the Sea is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts and published in 1906. The story is set in London and revolves around the life of a young man named John Grimbal, who is a clerk in a shipping company. John is ambitious and dreams of making a name for himself in the shipping industry.The novel follows John's journey as he rises through the ranks of the company and becomes a successful businessman. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who works as a governess for a wealthy family. However, their relationship is threatened by the social and economic differences between them.As the story progresses, John becomes embroiled in a business deal that could make or break his career. He must navigate a dangerous and unpredictable sea voyage to secure the deal, all while dealing with the pressures of his personal life.The Sinews of War is a gripping tale of love, ambition, and adventure set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century London and the high seas. Phillpotts' vivid descriptions of life in the shipping industry and the challenges faced by those who work at sea make for a compelling read. The novel is a classic example of early 20th-century British literature and remains a popular work to this day.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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