From Sea to Sea; Or, Clint Webb's Cruise on the Windjammer (eBook)

Enriched edition. A Sailor's Epic Journey Across the High Seas

W. Bert Foster (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
121 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406642167-0 (EAN)

Infos

In "From Sea to Sea; Or, Clint Webb's Cruise on the Windjammer," W. Bert Foster weaves a vivid narrative that captures the adventurous spirit of maritime exploration in the late 19th century. The novel follows Clint Webb, a young sailor navigating the challenges of life aboard a windjammer, presenting a rich tapestry of nautical life infused with evocative descriptions and authentic seafaring language. Foster's literary style marries romanticism with realism, illuminating the thrills and perils of ocean voyages while reflecting the broader cultural and economic contexts of maritime trade during his time. W. Bert Foster, a contemporary of the late Victorian era and an avid sailor himself, drew inspiration from his own experiences and the burgeoning popularity of maritime literature. His background likely imbued him with a profound appreciation for the camaraderie and hardship intrinsic to life at sea, enabling him to craft a narrative that resonates with authenticity. Foster's literary oeuvre often explores themes of adventure, the natural world, and the human spirit's resilience against nature, rendering him a significant voice in American maritime fiction. Readers seeking an engaging and well-researched voyage into the world of sailing and adventure will find "From Sea to Sea" to be a captivating exploration of human endeavor against the vastness of the ocean. Foster's novel not only serves as an exhilarating tale of seafaring but also provides valuable insights into the era's maritime culture, making it a must-read for fans of adventure literature.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.8.2022
• Einführung: Kayla Huntley
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Kayla Huntley
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
• Schlagworte: 19th century voyages • adventure fiction • Adventure novel • captain's adventures • Historical Seafaring • Juvenile Fiction • maritime adventure • Nautical escapades • nautical fiction • nautical thriller • naval fiction • ocean exploration tale • oceanic storytelling • Ocean journey • sailing adventure • sailing expedition • sailing ship narrative • Sailing ships • sailor protagonist • sea adventure • sea stories • sea voyage • windjammer journey • Windjammers