Captain Nelson: A Romance Of Colonial Days (1879)

By Samuel Adams Drake

Book Overview

Captain Nelson: A Romance Of Colonial Days is a historical fiction novel written by Samuel Adams Drake and originally published in 1879. The story is set in colonial America during the 17th century and follows the adventures of Captain Nelson, a brave and daring sailor who travels across the Atlantic to the new world.As the story unfolds, Captain Nelson finds himself embroiled in a number of dangerous situations, including battles with pirates, encounters with Native American tribes, and political intrigue in the colonies. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Edith, who becomes his partner in both love and adventure.The novel provides a vivid and detailed depiction of life in colonial America, including the struggles and hardships faced by early settlers, the conflicts between different groups of people, and the challenges of building a new society in a foreign land. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and honor, as Captain Nelson and his companions navigate the complex social and political landscape of the new world.Overall, Captain Nelson: A Romance Of Colonial Days is a thrilling and engaging tale of adventure, romance, and historical intrigue, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of America's colonial past.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: 1164596225
• ISBN13: 9781164596226
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"