The Fearsome Island, Being a Modern Rendering of the Narrative of One Silas Fordred, Master Mariner of Hythe (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Albert Kinross

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330723562 ISBN 13 : 9781330723562

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid sea adventure of danger, mystery, and the uncanny awaits you in this gripping tale from the past. This edition presents Silas Fordred’s remarkable voyage in accessible modern English, framing a brisk, page‑turning narrative of storms, treasure, and a castle of secrets.

The book blends historical seafaring with a strange, folkloric danger. It follows a blunt, stubborn mariner as he sails from Hythe to distant waters, survives a brutal hurricane, and confronts a dark chamber and a terror that lingers long after the voyage ends. The voice is direct, and the events unfold with a blunt, swashbuckling energy that early modern voyages often carry.

What you’ll experience
- A hard‑traveled captain’s account of a perilous journey across the ocean and back
- Vivid scenes of storms, strange companions, and a mysterious castle filled with danger
- A narrative that links sea adventure with a puzzling, later mystery about a certain Don Diego
- A careful, modern rendering that preserves the rough authenticity of the original

Ideal for readers of maritime legends, antique thrillers, and tall sea tales told with a clear, steady voice.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330723562
• ISBN 13: 9781330723562
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 158
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