Publisher's Synopsis
Ships By Day: A Novel by Edwin A. Wyman is a thrilling story about a young sailor named Harry who joins the crew of a cargo ship to escape his troubled past. Set in the early 20th century, the novel takes readers on a journey across the Atlantic Ocean, as Harry and his fellow crew members face various challenges and dangers at sea.As Harry adapts to life on the ship, he forms close bonds with his shipmates and learns valuable lessons about loyalty, courage, and perseverance. However, when the ship is hijacked by pirates, Harry and his crew must fight for their lives and their cargo.Throughout the book, Wyman expertly weaves in historical details about the shipping industry, including the dangers of piracy and the impact of World War I on maritime trade. The novel also explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and redemption, as Harry confronts his past and finds his place in the world.Overall, Ships By Day is a compelling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With vivid descriptions of life at sea and well-developed characters, Wyman creates a captivating story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.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.