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The Cruise Of The Midge (1878)

The Cruise Of The Midge (1878)

Scott, Michael

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Middle EastBritish History

ISBN10: 1165128470
ISBN13: 9781165128471
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 450
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Cruise of the Midge is a novel written by Michael Scott in 1878. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the adventures of a young Scottish sailor named Tom Cringle. Tom is assigned to the HMS Midge, a small and fast ship tasked with patrolling the West Indies and suppressing piracy.As the Midge sails through the Caribbean, Tom and his fellow sailors encounter a variety of challenges and dangers, including violent storms, hostile natives, and ruthless pirates. Along the way, Tom falls in love with a beautiful Creole woman named Miss Isabella, who is being held captive by a notorious pirate named Blackbeard.Tom and his crew must use all their skill and courage to rescue Miss Isabella and defeat Blackbeard, while also navigating the complex politics and rivalries of the Caribbean islands. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of action, romance, and colorful characters.The Cruise of the Midge is also notable for its vivid descriptions of the natural beauty and cultural diversity of the Caribbean, as well as its nuanced portrayal of the complex social and political dynamics of the region. Overall, it is a classic work of maritime fiction that remains popular with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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