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Description
The Noank's Log: A Privateer of the Revolution is a historical novel written by William Osborn Stoddard and published in 1900. The story takes place during the American Revolution and follows the adventures of Captain Nat Palmer, a privateer who sails on the Noank, a ship commissioned by the Continental Congress to disrupt British shipping and supply lines.The book is written in the form of a log, with each chapter representing a day's entry. The log entries provide a detailed account of the Noank's voyages, battles, and encounters with British ships. Along the way, Captain Palmer and his crew encounter a variety of characters, including loyalists, prisoners of war, and even a young woman who stows away on the ship.The Noank's Log offers a vivid portrayal of life at sea during the American Revolution, with detailed descriptions of naval battles, shipboard routines, and the challenges of navigating treacherous waters. The book also explores themes of loyalty, patriotism, and the human cost of war.Overall, The Noank's Log is a thrilling and engaging historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the American Revolution from the vantage point of a privateer captain.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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- Auteur(s) :
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Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 362
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781165119509
- Date de parution :
- 10-09-10
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 485 g
