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Hugh's Sacrifice is a novel written by Cecil Marryat Norris and published in 1886. The story follows the life of Hugh, a young man who is in love with his cousin, Edith. However, their families disapprove of their relationship and force them to separate. Hugh decides to leave his home and pursue a career as a sailor, hoping to forget his love for Edith. During his travels, Hugh faces many challenges and adventures, including shipwrecks and encounters with pirates. He eventually becomes a successful captain and returns home, hoping to win Edith's heart once again. However, he soon discovers that Edith is engaged to another man, and he must make a difficult sacrifice for the sake of her happiness. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of societal expectations. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life at sea in the 19th century. Overall, Hugh's Sacrifice is a captivating and emotional story that will appeal to fans of classic 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.