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The Yarn of Old Harbour Town

By: William Clark Russell

This novel opens in 1805, during the Napoleonic Wars between England and France. A retired sailor, Captain Acton, reminisces about his time at sea now he lives on shore and wonders about a ship seen burning at sea the previous night. But there is one more voyage for the Captain, this time taking his daughter Lucy. As all sailors know, a woman on board brings bad luck.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1906

Genre/Category

Fiction Novel

Tags/Keywords

Marine
War
Ship
Sailor
Voyage
Nautical
England

Author

William Clark Russell (24 February 1844 – 8 November 1911) was an English writer best known for his nautical novels. At the age of 13 Russell joined the United Kingdom's Merchant Navy, serving f...

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