The Captain's Story or, The Disobedient Son

The Captain's Story; or, The Disobedient Son

Title: The Captain's Story or The Disobedient Son Author: William S. Martin Release Date: February 11, 2016 [EBook #51188] Reposted: March 02, 2016 [textual corrections applied] Language: English Character set encoding: UTF-8 He Arrives at PortsmouthResolves to Return to his FatherArrives at RotterdamSunday MorningWrites to his FatherIs PennilessThe Curse of DisobedienceThe SermonIs StarvingObtains Temporary Relief from an Old Fellow-StudentReceives News of his Father's DeathHis Sorrow and RemorseGoes to Sea AgainBecomes Captain of a Ship Towards the close of a beautiful day in autumn, the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the tops of the mountains, which overhang the picturesque valley of Bergstrasse, along which winds the road from Heidelberg to Frankfort. The heavily laden country carts and waggons were toiling slowly along the dusty highway, both horses and drivers looking hot and tired, and both, no doubt, very glad that they had nearly reached the end of their day's journey; while every now and then a horseman, or a carriage with ladies and gentlemen inside, dashed rapidly along, and soon left the more heavily loaded vehicles far behind. What a striking picture of human life and the great journey we all are takingsome of us struggling wearily, and oftentimes painfully, but always, let us trust, hopefully, under a heavy load, and others trotting merrily along their course, happy, and apparently at least free from care. Who shall say which of the two shall reach the end most safely! ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 51188
Author: Martin, William S.
Release Date: Feb 11, 2016
Format: eBook
Language: English