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Captain Margaret: A Romance is a novel written by the famous English poet and author John Masefield. The book tells the story of Margaret, a strong-willed and independent woman who becomes a ship captain and sets out on a journey to find her lost love. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including storms, pirates, and rival captains who try to sabotage her mission.The novel is set in the late 19th century and is filled with vivid descriptions of the sea and the ships that sail upon it. Masefield's writing is lyrical and evocative, capturing the beauty and danger of the ocean and the thrill of adventure.As Margaret navigates her way through the treacherous waters, she also grapples with her own emotions and desires. She is torn between her love for her lost partner and her growing attraction to one of her crew members. This internal conflict adds depth and complexity to the character and makes her journey all the more compelling.Overall, Captain Margaret: A Romance is a thrilling and romantic tale of adventure, love, and self-discovery. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, sea stories, and classic literature.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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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 Edition.

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An English Prose Miscellany is a collection of essays, articles, and other works of prose by the renowned English poet and writer, John Masefield. The book includes a diverse range of topics, from literary criticism and historical accounts to personal reflections and travelogues. Masefield's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions, lyrical language, and profound insights into the human condition. The book is a treasure trove of literary gems that showcase Masefield's mastery of the English language and his deep understanding of the world around him. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature and the art of prose writing.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.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1917 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1916 Edition.

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1914 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1921 Edition.

The Story of a Round House and Other Poems is a collection of poems written by the renowned English poet, John Masefield. The book comprises of various poems that showcase Masefield's poetic style and his love for the sea. The title poem, ""The Story of a Round House"", tells the tale of a round house on the coast of Cornwall and the people who lived in it. Other poems in the collection include ""Cargoes"", ""Sea Fever"", and ""The Wanderer"". Masefield's poems are characterized by their vivid imagery, powerful emotions, and lyrical language. The collection is a must-read for lovers of poetry and those interested in the works of John Masefield.1916. Collection of poetry from by the poet, novelist, dramatist and journalist, Masefield. His literary career was a varied one. He went to sea as a youth and his first volumes of poems earned him the title of Poet of the Sea. A prolific writer, he became Poet Laureate in 1930, a post he retained until his death 37 years later. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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King Cole is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by John Masefield is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of John Masefield then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

Right Royal is a novel by John Masefield, a renowned British poet and author. The book is a historical fiction that explores the life and reign of King Charles II of England, Scotland, and Ireland. The story is set in the mid-17th century, during a time of political turmoil and social upheaval in England.The novel follows the life of King Charles II from his early years as a young prince in exile to his eventual restoration to the throne of England. Masefield paints a vivid picture of the political and social climate of the era, including the religious conflicts and power struggles that characterized the time.The book also delves into the personal life of King Charles II, including his relationships with his mistresses and his struggles to produce an heir to the throne. Masefield portrays the king as a complex and flawed character, with both strengths and weaknesses.Throughout the book, Masefield's writing is engaging and descriptive, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of 17th century England. He also weaves in elements of romance and adventure, making Right Royal a compelling read for fans of historical fiction.Overall, Right Royal is a well-crafted and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of England's most iconic monarchs.1921. Poet, novelist, dramatist and journalist, Masefield�������s literary career was a varied one. He went to sea as a youth and his first volumes of poems earned him the title of Poet of the Sea. He was a prolific writer, publishing poetry and novels as well as taking on editorial tasks. In 1930 he became Poet Laureate, a post he retained until his death 37 years later. The persons, horses and events described in this poem, Right Royal, are imaginary. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.

On the Spanish Main Or, Some English forays on the Isthmus of Darien. With a Description of the Buccaneers and a Short Account of Old-Time Ships and Sailors not to leave "before he had built his Pinnaces," and therefore, as soon as the ships were moored, he ordered the pieces to be brought ashore "for the Carpenters to set up." The rest of the company was set to the building of a fort upon the beach by the cutting down of trees, "and haling them together with great Pullies and halsers." The fort was built in the form of a pentagon, with a sort of sea-gate opening on the bay, for the easy launching of the pinnaces. This gate could be closed at night by the drawing of a log across the opening. They dug no trench, but cleared the ground instead, so that for twenty yards all round the stockhouse there was nothing to hinder a marksman or afford cover to an enemy. Beyond that twenty yards the forest closed in, with its wall of living greenery, with trees "of a marvellous height" tangled over with the brilliant blossoms of many creepers. The writer of the account seems to have been one of the building party that sweated the logs into position. "The wood of those trees, We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.

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The Widow in the Bye Street by John Masefield And that their friends might pay to let them lie sweet; And when one died the widow in the Bye Street Stitched night and day to give the worm his dole. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

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The Story of a Round-House and Other Poems

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1909 Edition.

About John Masefield, the Author: After an unhappy education at the King's School in Warwick (now known as Warwick School), where he was a boarder between 1888 and 1891, he left to board the HMS Conway, both to train for a life at sea, and to break his addiction to reading, of which his aunt thought little. ...After King Cole Masefield turned away from the long poem and back to the novel, and from 1924 till the Second World War published twelve novels, which vary from stories of the sea (The Bird of Dawning, Victorious Troy) to social novels about modern England (The Hawbucks, The Square Peg), and from tales of an imaginary land in Central America (Sard Harker, Odtaa) to fantasies for children (The Midnight Folk, The Box of Delights). We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.