The Captain's Romance

The Captain's Romance: Or Tales Of The Backwoods is a novel written by Opie Read and first published in 1896. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Jack Howard, who becomes the captain of a steamboat on the Mississippi River. Jack falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Kate, who lives in the backwoods of Louisiana. Despite their different backgrounds, Jack and Kate develop a deep and passionate romance.The novel is set against the backdrop of the American South during the late 19th century, and explores themes of love, adventure, and the challenges of life in the backwoods. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the Mississippi River and the surrounding landscape, as well as its portrayal of the unique culture and traditions of the region.Opie Read was a popular American author and journalist during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his humorous and sentimental stories about life in the American South. The Captain's Romance is considered one of his most enduring works, and remains a beloved classic of American 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.