Publisher's Synopsis
The Derelict is a novel written by Cutcliffe Hyne and first published in 1901. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a group of sailors who come across a seemingly abandoned ship in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The ship, called the Mary Celeste, is found to be in a state of disrepair and the crew is nowhere to be found.The protagonist of the story is a sailor named John Walters, who is part of the crew of the ship that discovers the Mary Celeste. As they investigate the ship, they find clues that suggest that something sinister has happened on board. The ship's logbook is missing and there are signs of a struggle in the captain's cabin.As they continue to explore the ship, they encounter strange and terrifying creatures that seem to be the result of some kind of experiment gone wrong. Walters and his crewmates must fight for their lives as they try to uncover the truth behind the Mary Celeste's mysterious disappearance.The Derelict is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of horror and science fiction. It is a classic of its genre and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of life at sea and its suspenseful plot.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.
