Under the Jack-Staff

By Chester Bailey Fernald

Book Overview

""Under The Jack-Staff"" is a novel written by Chester Bailey Fernald. The book is a historical fiction set in the early 19th century and follows the story of a young sailor named Tom Tiller. Tom is a hardworking and ambitious sailor, who dreams of becoming a captain one day. He works his way up the ranks on various ships, facing challenges and adventures along the way.The book takes the readers on a journey through different ports around the world, including Boston, London, and the Caribbean. Tom encounters various characters, some friendly and some not so friendly, but he learns valuable lessons from each of them.As Tom's career progresses, he faces difficult decisions that test his loyalty and integrity. He must navigate through treacherous waters and confront dangerous enemies, all while staying true to himself and his values.""Under The Jack-Staff"" is a thrilling adventure story that captures the essence of life at sea during the early 19th century. It is a tale of perseverance, courage, and determination that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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: 1163715409
• ISBN13: 9781163715406
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"