The Adventures Of A Post Captain (1904)

By Alfred Thornton and Ill Williams

Book Overview

The Adventures of a Post Captain is a novel written by A Naval Officer and originally published in 1904. The book follows the story of a post captain named George Bowen, who is a member of the Royal Navy during the early 19th century. Bowen is a seasoned sailor who has seen his fair share of battles and adventures on the high seas.The novel is divided into several chapters, each of which recounts a different episode in Bowen's life. These episodes range from his time as a midshipman, to his experiences as a captain of his own ship. Throughout the book, Bowen faces a variety of challenges, including mutinies, shipwrecks, and battles with enemy vessels.The Adventures of a Post Captain is a thrilling tale of naval adventure, filled with vivid descriptions of life at sea and the dangers that sailors faced during this time period. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Royal Navy during the early 19th century and is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction and tales of adventure on the high seas.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167212533
• ISBN13: 9781167212536
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"