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The night came on monstrously rough and Windy, but clear. I remem ber how when the S. S. Major Pickins rolled, the stars flew past my port like streams of sparks from the smokestack of a locomotive. You weren't safe in your berth, or out of it. We had on board a number of horses, with their grooms, bound for New York from various Winter resorts in the South, and during a particularly violent lurch of the vessel one of these poor beasts fell and splintered its leg, and could be heard screaming with the pain, like a lost soul, until mercifully put to death. The passengers were mostly servants of Northern families, and whether they were more sick than fright ened, or more frightened than Sick, was a question for a more experienced seafarer than myself.
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The night came on monstrously rough and Windy, but clear. I remem ber how when the S. S. Major Pickins rolled, the stars flew past my port like streams of sparks from the smokestack of a locomotive. You weren't safe in your berth, or out of it. We had on board a number of horses, with their grooms, bound for New York from various Winter resorts in the South, and during a particularly violent lurch of the vessel one of these poor beasts fell and splintered its leg, and could be heard screaming with the pain, like a lost soul, until mercifully put to death. The passengers were mostly servants of Northern families, and whether they were more sick than fright ened, or more frightened than Sick, was a question for a more experienced seafarer than myself.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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We have read the poets together, Alice in Wonderland, and Pickwick. Our friendship is growing old as the bills. But it is a one-sided affair.
I have had from you, whenever I was minded to use them, food, smoke, drink, bed, a razor, the open fire, and the affectionate welcome, under the hospitable roof: a horse to ride on, a table to write on; new and admired friends, and now and again a nearby look at the celebrated and the great.
To meet this preposterous bill I have never had any funds, save affection for you, and belief in you. But I shall not easily square the matter with these; for such funds are yours, too, to draw from, and for many years now and with both hands you have showered them on me.
It were laughable to suppose that a grown man should offer, as a return for so much, an incompetent romance (and one of his own into the bargain). Don't suppose it. For this, my friend is not properly a dedication to you, of a book; it is rather an open, and an unashamed confession of bankruptcy.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the engrossing tale of a man who is thrown shipboard into the deep, cold sea and must rely on his wits to survive. Focusing on themes of isolation and self-reliance, the author shares the man's struggles against the elements as he becomes stranded on a deserted beach. He must then navigate the dangers of his remote surroundings and come to terms with what it means to be truly alone. Rich with vivid descriptions and unforgettable characters, this book's insights on the human capacity to overcome adversity offer an empowering message of hope and survival. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330208021_0
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