The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. Excerpt from The Lure of the Sea (Classic Reprint)
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a lyrical ballad that explores human desire and ambition in an ocean setting. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century mariner culture, it intertwines myth and reality, with the crew of a pirate vessel encountering ancient gods, sirens, and the capricious forces of nature. The narrative follows the struggle between the pirates' pursuit of wealth and glory and the consequences of their actions, their lack of respect for the divine leading them toward a tragic fate orchestrated by the vengeful god Pluto and his accomplice, a captivating mermaid. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, the author delves into themes of mortality, the allure of the unknown, and the price of human hubris. The book offers a timeless exploration of the human condition, examining the dangers of unchecked desires and the transformative power of beauty and the natural world. 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 9781331711148_0
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331711148
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
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-9781331711148
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)