Alone on an Island

Alone on an IslandThe Wolf, a letter-of-marque of twenty guns, commanded by Captain Deason, sailing from Liverpool,...
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Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles,1814-1880
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Language: English
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Alone on an Island

Alone on an Island

€6,27

Alone on an Island

€6,27
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles,1814-1880
Format: eBook
Language: English

Alone on an Island

The Wolf, a letter-of-marque of twenty guns, commanded by Captain Deason, sailing from Liverpool, lay becalmed on the glass-like surface of the Pacific. The sun struck down with intense heat on the dock, compelling the crew to seek such shade as the bulwarks or sails afforded. Some were engaged in mending sails, twisting yarns, knotting, splicing, or in similar occupations; others sat in groups between the guns, talking together in low voices, or lay fast asleep out of sight in the shade. The officers listlessly paced the deck, or stood leaning over the bulwarks, casting their eyes round the horizon in the hopes of seeing signs of a coming breeze. Their countenances betrayed ill-humour and dissatisfaction; and if they spoke to each other, it was in gruff, surly tones. They had had a long course of ill luck, as they called it, having taken no prizes of value. The crew, too, had for some time exhibited a discontented and mutinous spirit, which Captain Deason, from his bad temper, was ill fitted to quell. While he vexed and insulted the officers, they bullied and tyrannised over the men. The crew, though often quarrelling among themselves, were united in the common hatred to their superiors, till that little floating world became a perfect pandemonium. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 34483
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles
Release Date: Nov 29, 2010
Format: eBook
Language: English

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