Men Women and Boats

Men, Women and Boats is a novel by American author Stephen Crane, first published in 1921. The story follows a group of young men from New York City who set out on a sailing expedition to the Caribbean. The group is led by the charismatic and reckless captain, Henry, who is determined to prove his worth as a sailor and adventurer. Along the way, they encounter a variety of challenges, including storms, dangerous reefs, and conflicts with other sailors. The novel explores themes of masculinity, heroism, and the dangers of blind ambition. Through the characters' experiences, Crane portrays the harsh realities of life at sea and the toll it takes on both the body and the mind. The book also delves into the relationships between men and women, as the sailors struggle to maintain their connections with loved ones back home while being consumed by their quest for adventure. Overall, Men, Women and Boats is a gripping tale of adventure and exploration that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of sailors and the challenges they face. Crane's vivid descriptions and realistic portrayal of life at sea make this book a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or adventure stories.1921. Crane, the iconoclastic novelist, poet, short-story writer, journalist, and war correspondent who propelled American literature into the modernist age. His second novel, The Red Badge Of Courage, brought him international fame. Note: A number of the tales and sketches here brought together appear for the first time between covers; others for the first time between covers in this country. All have been gathered from out-of-print volumes and old magazine files. Contents: Stephen Crane: An Estimate; The Open Boat; The Reluctant Voyagers; The End of the Battle; The Upturned Face; An Episode of War; An Experiment in Misery; The Duel That Was Not Fought; A Desertion; A Dark-Brown Dog; The Pace of Youth; Sullivan County Sketches: A Tent in Agony; Four Men in a Cave; The Mesmeric Mountain; The Snake; London Impressions; and The Scotch Express. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.