John Murray's Landfall: A Romance And A Foregleam (1911)

By Henry Nehemiah Dodge

Book Overview

John Murray's Landfall: A Romance and a Foregleam is a novel written by Henry Nehemiah Dodge and published in 1911. The story revolves around the life of the protagonist, John Murray, who is a sailor and a romantic at heart. The novel is set in the early 19th century and follows John's journey as he navigates the treacherous waters of the sea and his own heart.The novel begins with John's arrival in a small coastal town where he meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Mary. However, their love story is not without its challenges, as John is haunted by his past and the memories of a lost love. As he struggles to come to terms with his emotions, he embarks on a dangerous voyage across the sea, hoping to find solace and answers to his questions.Throughout the novel, the author skillfully weaves together themes of love, loss, and adventure, creating a compelling narrative that keeps readers engaged until the very end. The novel also features vivid descriptions of life at sea, including the dangers and challenges faced by sailors during this time period.Overall, John Murray's Landfall: A Romance and a Foregleam is a captivating novel that explores the complexities of love and the human experience. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction and tales of adventure on the high seas.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: 1166600424
• ISBN13: 9781166600426
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"