The Toilers Of The Sea : A Novel (1866)
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Overview
The Toilers of the Sea is a novel written by Victor Hugo in 1866. Set on the island of Guernsey, the story follows the life of a man named Gilliatt who is tasked with rescuing a ship that has been stranded on a nearby reef. As he works to salvage the ship, Gilliatt must also contend with the dangers of the sea, including powerful currents and dangerous sea creatures. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Deruchette, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is already engaged to another man. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle against the forces of nature. It is considered one of Hugo's greatest works and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the sea and its inhabitants.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: 9781165144228
- ISBN-10: 1165144220
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.34 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.48 pounds
- Page Count: 158
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