The Cruise of the Albatross or When Was Wednesday The Tenth? A Story of the South Pacific

by Grant Allen

Book Overview

The Cruise of the Albatross or When Was Wednesday The Tenth? A Story of the South Pacific is a novel by British author Grant Allen. The story follows the adventures of a group of travelers aboard the yacht Albatross as they sail through the South Pacific. The protagonist, George Orme, is a young man who is hired as a tutor for the daughter of one of the passengers. The journey takes them to various islands and ports, where they encounter a variety of characters and experiences. Along the way, they become embroiled in a mystery surrounding a missing day of the week and a strange cult that worships the sun. The novel is a blend of adventure, romance, and mystery, with vivid descriptions of the exotic locales and cultures of the South Pacific. It was first published in 1892 and remains a classic of Victorian-era travel 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419127357
• ISBN13: 9781419127359
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"