The Last Entry (1897)

The Last Entry is a novel by William Clark Russell, first published in 1897. The story revolves around the life of Captain Weatherall, a seasoned sailor who is nearing the end of his career. The novel is set in the late 19th century and takes place on board the ship ""The Lady Emma"" as it sails from England to Australia.As the journey progresses, Captain Weatherall begins to reflect on his life and the decisions he has made. He is haunted by memories of a past love affair and the guilt he feels over a tragic incident that occurred on a previous voyage. Meanwhile, the crew members of ""The Lady Emma"" are struggling with their own personal demons, including alcoholism and gambling addiction.As the ship approaches its destination, tensions rise and secrets are revealed. The Last Entry explores themes of regret, redemption, and the human condition. It is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the life of a sailor during the late Victorian era.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.