{ "item_title" : "The Two Captains", "item_author" : [" W. Clark Russell", "B. J. Rosenmeyer "], "item_description" : "The Two Captains is a novel written by W. Clark Russell, first published in 1886. The story takes place in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of two captains, Nicholas and John Scarcombe, who are brothers. Nicholas is a successful merchant captain who is respected by his crew, while John is a reckless and impulsive sailor who is constantly getting into trouble. The novel begins with Nicholas returning home to England after a successful voyage, only to find that John has been arrested for smuggling. Nicholas decides to help his brother and sets out on a dangerous mission to clear John's name. Along the way, the brothers encounter a variety of challenges, including storms at sea, treacherous pirates, and a romantic rivalry for the affections of a young woman.As the story unfolds, the brothers must confront their own personal demons and come to terms with their differences. Nicholas learns to appreciate John's adventurous spirit, while John begins to understand the importance of responsibility and discipline. Together, they overcome their obstacles and emerge as stronger and more united brothers.The Two Captains is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and redemption. It is a classic tale of seafaring adventure that will appeal to readers of all ages.1897. Clark Russell joined the British merchant service, made several voyages to India and Australia, and while off the coast of China witnessed the capture of the Taku forts by the combined British and French forces. He retired from the merchant service and took up a literary career. His early seafaring experiences, as well as accounts of historical voyages, provided much of the material for his fifty-seven sea novels. The Two Captains begins: It was one Tuesday in the City of London, in the early part of the century, and the large dining-room of the Mitre tavern was full of hungry men sitting in boxes and giving hoarse notes to their wants. It was a very long room with a very low ceiling. The ceiling was covered with foliage and flying figures, and Mr. Jenkinson, the landlord, believed it was worth a thousand pounds. It was a rich scene of old world life, when citizens wore tail coats and white cravats, when Ludgate was choked with debtors, and when they were hanging men and women in the crowd-blackened thoroughfare opposite the jail whose records are hellish.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/272/150/1162721502_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "35.95", "online_price" : "35.95", "our_price" : "35.95", "club_price" : "35.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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