Tom Cringle''s Log

Informationen zum Autor Michael Scott was an author and biographer, best known for his works that vividly portray life at sea and the naval world. Scott was deeply influenced by his own experiences as a naval officer, which shaped his writing, particularly in his most famous works, Tom Cringle's Log (1833) and The Cruise of the Midge (1821). Both of these works reflect Scott's experiences and observations of life on a warship during the early 19th century. Scott's writings blend adventure with introspection, offering insights into the emotional and psychological challenges faced by sailors and young men coming of age during times of war. Through characters like Thomas Cringle, Scott explores themes of duty, courage, and personal transformation amid the backdrop of naval exploits. His intimate knowledge of life at sea, combined with his storytelling ability, made his works popular in his time. His legacy continues through his vivid depictions of the naval world and the personal journeys of his characters. Klappentext In the West Indies, where war, piracy, smuggling, and slave running are the order of the day, the hero of this tale advances from midshipman to lieutenant to a command of his own: the audacious little Wasp. "Said to rank with or surpass ... Cooper and Marryat." -- The World's Best Books "One of the most accurate pictures of West Indian life, both afloat and on shore, during the early part of the nineteenth century." -- Reader's Digest of Books

Product details

• Authors: Michael Scott, Scott Michael
• Publisher: McBooks Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.1998
• EAN: 9780935526516
• ISBN: 978-0-935526-51-6
• No. of pages: 512
• Series: Classics of Nautical Fiction S; Classics of Naval Fiction
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; FICTION / Historical / General, FICTION / Action & Adventure, FICTION / Classics, Historical adventure, Classic fiction (pre c 1945), Historical adventure fiction, Classic fiction: literary and general