The Captain Of The Amaryllis (1910)

by Stoughton Cooley

Book Overview

""The Captain of the Amaryllis"" is a novel written by Stoughton Cooley and first published in 1910. The story takes place in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a young boy named Nathaniel Boyd. Nathaniel is sent to live with his grandfather, Captain Jabez, who is the captain of a whaling ship called the Amaryllis. Nathaniel is fascinated by the sea and quickly becomes enamored with life on board the ship. However, he soon discovers that there are dangers lurking in the ocean, including the threat of pirates and treacherous weather conditions. As Nathaniel grows older, he becomes more involved in the workings of the ship and eventually becomes the captain himself. Along the way, he faces many challenges and learns valuable lessons about leadership, loyalty, and perseverance. ""The Captain of the Amaryllis"" is a classic adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages.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: 1104481707
• ISBN13: 9781104481704
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"