C. Fox Smith, David Lefferts Cannon

Tales of the Clipper Ships (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Here are retellings of the fanciful fables told by night on clipper ships-exciting yarns, full of the lore, superstitions, and everyday life of sailors at sea. Stories such as these were spun around the forecastle by lantern light on the long, languid summer nights.

C. Fox Smith brings this historical period vividly to life with these six great 19th Century sea stories. Introduction by David Lefferts Cannon.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Seitenzahl: 109
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Januar 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781479471393
• Artikelnr.: 67277659

Autorenporträt

C. Fox Smith was a British author and poet known for her vivid storytelling and passion for maritime themes. She developed a deep interest in the sea and sailing, which greatly influenced her writing. Smith is particularly celebrated for her historical fiction and narratives that capture the spirit of the clipper ship era, a time characterized by the grace and speed of sailing vessels. Her work often reflects her extensive knowledge of nautical history, infused with rich detail and an appreciation for the lives of sailors and their adventures. Smith's writing is marked by its lyrical quality, bringing to life the romance and challenges of life at sea. In addition to Tales of the Clipper Ships, she published numerous short stories and poems throughout her career. Despite her significant contributions to maritime literature, she remains less known in contemporary literary discussions, yet her work continues to resonate with fans of nautical tales and history.