The Schooner On The Beach (1884)

The Schooner On The Beach is a historical novel written by Edward Augustus Rand and published in 1884. The book is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the story of a schooner that gets stranded on a beach in Massachusetts during a storm. The protagonist of the novel is Captain John Hardy, who is tasked with salvaging the ship and its cargo. However, he soon discovers that the schooner's cargo is not what it seems, and he must navigate through a web of deceit and danger to uncover the truth. Along the way, he is aided by his loyal crew and a young woman named Ruth, who has a personal connection to the schooner's cargo. The novel is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and mystery, with vivid descriptions of life on the high seas and the rugged coastline of New England. Overall, The Schooner On The Beach is a classic work of American literature that captures the spirit of the age and the timeless appeal of a good sea story.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.