William Clark Russell

The Frozen Pirate (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A pirate and his ship that have been frozen in Antarctic ice for 50 years are the perfectly plausible but unbelievable characters in the adventure, intrigue, danger, and utter horror of The Frozen Pirate. Paul Rodney, a sailor, narrowly avoids drowning and exposure in the Straits of Magellan in the novel The Frozen Pirate. After overcoming one risk, he encounters another: An ancient vessel packed with what appears to be frozen, deformed bodies are embedded in the Antarctic ice. But the bodies aren't dead, and the ship is a pirate ship. When one of them wakes up, Rodney has to fight against (and work with, if he wants to survive) one of the vilest and most murderous pirates to ever set foot on land! The novel is incredibly engaging, and the author ranks with the best when it comes to describing the cold and loneliness.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789357273824
• Artikelnr.: 67601589

Autorenporträt

William Clark Russell was born in New York City to a family with literary and theatrical connections; his father, Henry Russell, was a well-known composer, and his mother, Isabella Lloyd, was an actress. Despite being born in the United States, His experiences at sea greatly influenced his later writing. He spent about eight years at sea, during which he encountered the harsh realities of maritime life, including long voyages, dangerous weather, and the rigors of shipboard existence. These firsthand experiences provided him with a wealth of material for his novels. After leaving the sea due to health issues, Russell turned to writing. His debut as a novelist was marked by ""The Wreck of the Grosvenor"" (1877), which became immensely popular and established him as a leading writer of sea stories. Russell's writing is characterized by its vivid and realistic portrayal of nautical life.His works influenced later writers and continue to be appreciated for their storytelling and historical value. Russell suffered from health problems throughout his life, partly due to the hardships he endured during his time at sea. He spent his later years in England, where he continued to write until his death in Bath in 1911. In summary, William Clark Russell remains a seminal figure in maritime literature, known for his gripping sea stories that draw from his rich personal experiences as a sailor. His legacy endures through his vivid, adventurous, and often harrowing tales of life at sea.