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A Tarpaulin Muster (1920)

A Tarpaulin Muster (1920)

Masefield, John

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ISBN10: 1164090291
ISBN13: 9781164090298
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Tarpaulin Muster is a novel written by John Masefield and published in 1920. The story is set in the early 1800s and follows the adventures of a young sailor named Dick Drake. Drake joins the crew of a British warship, the HMS Leopard, and sets sail to the Pacific to engage in battles against the French navy. Throughout the novel, Drake experiences the harsh realities of life at sea, including battles, storms, and disease. He also forms close bonds with his fellow sailors, including his mentor, the grizzled old sailor, Ben Clough. As the war progresses, Drake becomes disillusioned with the brutality and senselessness of the conflict. He begins to question his loyalty to the British navy and wonders if there is a better way to live his life. A Tarpaulin Muster is a gripping tale of adventure, loyalty, and self-discovery. Masefield's vivid descriptions of life at sea and his nuanced portrayal of the characters make this novel a classic of maritime literature.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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