This book is a compelling historical narrative tracing the story of George Dilloway, an earnest young man leaving home for the first time to join the crew of a ship bound for the South Seas, circa 1830. Along the way, we encounter Captain Darrick, an experienced but rough-around-the-edges sailor, who takes George under his wing. The narrative explorers the many challenges that George must face, including personal doubts, the harsh conditions at sea, and the clash of his own moral code with the unfeeling nature of life aboard the ship. The author skillfully uses this backdrop to explore themes of duty, justice, Christian values, and the nature of conscience. This book provides a detailed look into the living realities of maritime life in the era of great sailing vessels, while also delving into timeless philosophical themes of great relevance to the human experience.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a compelling historical narrative tracing the story of George Dilloway, an earnest young man leaving home for the first time to join the crew of a ship bound for the South Seas, circa 1830. Along the way, we encounter Captain Darrick, an experienced but rough-around-the-edges sailor, who takes George under his wing. The narrative explorers the many challenges that George must face, including personal doubts, the harsh conditions at sea, and the clash of his own moral code with the unfeeling nature of life aboard the ship. The author skillfully uses this backdrop to explore themes of duty, justice, Christian values, and the nature of conscience. This book provides a detailed look into the living realities of maritime life in the era of great sailing vessels, while also delving into timeless philosophical themes of great relevance to the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330929797_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330929797
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