The Drifting Diamond (1912)
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ISBN10: 1437307221
ISBN13: 9781437307221
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437307221
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Drifting Diamond is a novel written by Lincoln Colcord and published in 1912. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young sailor named Jack Howard. Jack is a skilled sailor who has been working on ships since he was a boy. He is also a bit of a rogue, prone to getting into trouble and taking risks.One day, Jack is given the opportunity to join the crew of the Diamond, a ship that is renowned for its speed and maneuverability. The Diamond is owned by a wealthy businessman named John Gavitt, who is determined to win the prestigious America's Cup yacht race. Jack is excited to be part of the crew, but he soon discovers that there are dark secrets hidden on board the ship.As the crew prepares for the America's Cup race, Jack becomes increasingly suspicious of Gavitt's motives. He discovers that the Diamond is not just a racing yacht, but also a smuggling vessel that is involved in illegal activities. Jack must decide whether to stay loyal to his crewmates or risk everything to expose the truth.The Drifting Diamond is a thrilling adventure novel that explores themes of loyalty, courage, and betrayal. It is a classic tale of the sea that will appeal to readers who enjoy action-packed stories with a strong moral message.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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