Publisher's Synopsis
The Ship of Stars is a novel written by Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch and published in 1899. The story follows the journey of a young boy named Peter Tresidder, who is sent to live with his uncle in Cornwall after the death of his parents. Peter soon discovers that his uncle is a smuggler and becomes involved in his illegal activities.One night, Peter and his uncle are caught by the revenue officers and forced to flee on a ship called the Ship of Stars. The ship is captained by a mysterious man named Captain Coffin, who is rumored to be a pirate. Peter and his uncle must rely on the captain and his crew to survive as they sail across the Atlantic to the Caribbean.As they journey on the Ship of Stars, Peter learns about the hardships and dangers of life at sea. He also discovers the truth about his uncle's past and the reason why he became a smuggler. Along the way, they encounter storms, pirates, and other challenges that test their courage and resilience.The Ship of Stars is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of loyalty, family, and the price of redemption. Quiller-Couch's vivid descriptions of life at sea and his colorful characters make this novel a timeless classic of nautical fiction.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.
