A Full-Back Afloat: Being An Account Of Dick Melvin's Vacation Voyage (1908)

By Albertus True Dudley

Book Overview

A Full-Back Afloat: Being An Account Of Dick Melvin�������s Vacation Voyage is a novel written by Albertus True Dudley and published in 1908. The book follows the adventures of Dick Melvin, a young man who takes a vacation on a yacht with his wealthy friends. As a former college football player, Dick is initially uncomfortable with the luxury and leisure of the yacht, but soon finds himself caught up in the excitement of sailing and exploring new destinations.Throughout the book, Dick and his friends encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, including storms, rough seas, and unexpected encounters with other boats and sailors. Along the way, they also discover hidden coves, beautiful beaches, and exotic wildlife, all while enjoying the company of each other and the freedom of life on the open water.A Full-Back Afloat is a classic adventure story that captures the spirit of exploration and discovery that was so popular in the early 20th century. It is a fun and exciting read for anyone who loves sailing, travel, or just a good old-fashioned adventure tale.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166473449
• ISBN13: 9781166473440
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"