Mrs. Cliff's Yacht (1907)

Mrs. Cliff's Yacht is a novel written by Frank Richard Stockton and first published in 1907. The story follows the adventures of Mrs. Cliff, a wealthy widow who decides to purchase a yacht and embark on a journey around the world. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including her loyal servant, a young couple in love, and a group of pirates.As Mrs. Cliff and her crew travel from port to port, they encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, from storms at sea to treacherous thieves on land. Through it all, Mrs. Cliff remains determined and resourceful, using her wealth and intelligence to overcome each new obstacle.The novel is filled with humor, adventure, and unexpected twists and turns. It also explores themes of class, gender, and the power of money. Despite its age, Mrs. Cliff's Yacht remains a beloved classic of adventure literature, and a testament to the enduring appeal of stories about daring voyages and the triumph of the human spirit.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.