Men Women and Boats

Men, Women and Boats is a novel written by Stephen Crane, first published in 1921. The story revolves around a group of young men who embark on a boating expedition along the Hudson River. The protagonist, Harry, is a young man who dreams of adventure and romance, and hopes to find both on the trip.As the group navigates the river, they encounter a variety of challenges, including dangerous rapids, treacherous weather, and unexpected encounters with other boats. Along the way, Harry falls in love with a young woman named Nettie, who is traveling with her father on a separate boat.The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of adventure, as well as the dangers and uncertainties of life on the water. Crane's vivid descriptions of the river and its surroundings, as well as his insights into the characters' thoughts and emotions, make for a compelling and engaging read.Overall, Men, Women and Boats is a classic work of American literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of boating and the human spirit.1921. Crane, the iconoclastic novelist, poet, short-story writer, journalist, and war correspondent who propelled American literature into the modernist age. His second novel, The Red Badge Of Courage, brought him international fame. Note: A number of the tales and sketches here brought together appear for the first time between covers; others for the first time between covers in this country. All have been gathered from out-of-print volumes and old magazine files. Contents: Stephen Crane: An Estimate; The Open Boat; The Reluctant Voyagers; The End of the Battle; The Upturned Face; An Episode of War; An Experiment in Misery; The Duel That Was Not Fought; A Desertion; A Dark-Brown Dog; The Pace of Youth; Sullivan County Sketches: A Tent in Agony; Four Men in a Cave; The Mesmeric Mountain; The Snake; London Impressions; and The Scotch Express. 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.