Contraband Or A Losing Hazard (1871)
Overview
Contraband Or A Losing Hazard is a novel written by George J. Whyte-Melville and published in 1871. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Reginald Eversleigh, who is forced to flee England after being accused of a crime he did not commit. He finds himself on a ship bound for the West Indies, where he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of smuggling and piracy.As Reginald struggles to clear his name and find a way back to England, he must navigate a treacherous world of corrupt officials, ruthless smugglers, and violent pirates. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman named Isabella, who may hold the key to his salvation.Despite the dangers he faces, Reginald is determined to prove his innocence and reclaim his place in society. But as he delves deeper into the world of smuggling and piracy, he realizes that the stakes are higher than he ever imagined, and that his very life may be in jeopardy.Contraband Or A Losing Hazard is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and intrigue, set against the backdrop of the high seas and the Caribbean islands. It is a classic work of historical fiction that will appeal to fans of swashbuckling adventure and tales of daring escapades 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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781164030461
- ISBN-10: 1164030469
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.68 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.96 pounds
- Page Count: 324
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