{"product_id":"classic-stories-of-the-sea-hardcover","title":"Classic Stories of the Sea - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHarriet Sanders\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, writers have been inspired by the sea, pitting man against nature in stories and novels. The allure of the sea is mighty, and here is a collection of classic adventure stories from writers such as Daniel Defoe, Joseph Conrad and C. S. Forester, whose protagonists must pit their wits against fierce oceans, terrifying storms and creatures of the deep. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA young Hornblower is tested in a rare short story by C. S. Forester, a ship's captain is gripped by a fatal desire to stay on course in 'Make Westing' by Jack London and terrifying sea monsters rear their heads in Rudyard Kipling's\u003ci\u003e '\u003c\/i\u003eA Matter of Fact'. An elderly captain saves the day in 'The Captain's Arm' and 'The Open Boat' by Stephen Crane is an account of a nail-biting shipwreck. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMany of the writers chosen here are experienced sailors and seafarers themselves, bringing authenticity and realism to their own gripping tales.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarriet Sanders is a publisher and a fair-weather sailor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 5.98 x 3.62 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763431670048,"sku":"9781035014927","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f3d6a0b2309ce15719b69a121547a6b4.webp?v=1780235492","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/classic-stories-of-the-sea-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}