Publisher's Synopsis
Ship's Company is a novel written by W.W. Jacobs and published in 1919. The story follows the adventures of a group of sailors aboard the merchant ship Crichton during the early 20th century. The crew is comprised of a diverse group of characters, including the ship's captain, first mate, and various sailors from different backgrounds and nationalities. The novel is divided into several distinct sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life aboard the ship. The first section introduces the crew and establishes the relationships between the various characters. As the story progresses, the crew faces a number of challenges and obstacles, including storms at sea, encounters with pirates, and conflicts between crew members. Throughout the novel, Jacobs paints a vivid picture of life aboard a merchant vessel during this time period, capturing the unique language, customs, and traditions of sailors. He also explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Overall, Ship's Company is a gripping and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of merchant shipping during the early 20th century. Jacobs' vivid characters and descriptive prose make for a compelling read, and the novel remains a classic of nautical fiction to this day.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.
