Atalantis

Atalantis: A Story Of The Sea is a novel written by William Gilmore Simms and published in 1848. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of a young sailor named Ralph Colleton. Ralph is the son of a wealthy English merchant and is sent on a voyage to the New World to help establish a trading post on the Carolina coast. However, the ship is attacked by pirates and Ralph is taken captive.Ralph is taken to the mythical island of Atalantis, which is ruled by Queen Calypso. Atalantis is a utopian society where men and women are equal and live in harmony with nature. Ralph is initially skeptical of this new world, but he soon falls in love with a beautiful Atalantean woman named Zillah. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of Atalantis and the mysterious forces that govern the island.As Ralph and Zillah explore Atalantis, they encounter a variety of obstacles and challenges, including hostile tribes, treacherous terrain, and dangerous creatures. They also discover that Atalantis is not as perfect as it seems, and that there are hidden forces at work that threaten to destroy the island and its inhabitants.Atalantis: A Story Of The Sea is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the search for truth. Simms' vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants, as well as his detailed knowledge of seafaring and navigation, make this a fascinating and immersive read.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.