Exclusive Illustrated Edition Of William Clark Russell S A Marriage At Sea

Illustrated with beautiful chapter headings that match the book cover! This rollicking high seas adventure from William Clark Russell combines the best of both worlds: plenty of the kind of thrilling nautical near-misses, clashes, and hijinks that the author is known for, plus a subplot of blooming romance that is sure to tug at the heartstrings of even the most jaded reader. As part of our mission to publish great works of literary fiction and nonfiction, Sheba Blake Publishing Corp. is extremely dedicated to bringing to the forefront the amazing works of long dead and truly talented authors.

A Marriage at Sea by W. Clark Russell.

William Clark Russell was an English writer best known for his nautical novels. At the age of 13 Russell joined the United Kingdom's Merchant Navy, serving for eight years. The hardships of life at sea damaged his health permanently, but provided him with material for a career as a writer. He wrote short stories, press articles, historical essays, biographies and a book of verse, but was known best for his novels, most of which were about life at sea. He maintained a simultaneous career as a journalist, principally as a columnist on nautical subjects for The Daily Telegraph. Russell campaigned for better conditions for merchant seamen, and his work influenced reforms approved by Parliament to prevent unscrupulous ship-owners from exploiting their crews. His influence in this respect was acknowledged by the future King George V. Among Russell's contemporary admirers were Herman Melville and Algernon Swinburne.

A Marriage at Sea' by William Clark Russell is an exciting maritime adventure that blends action-packed scenes of sailing with a heartfelt romance that will leave readers feeling warm and fuzzy. Set in the late 1800s, the story follows a young couple's elopement, which is complicated by an evil aunt and questions around the legality of a marriage ceremony performed at sea.