Skippers And Shellbacks (1885)

Skippers and Shellbacks is a novel written by James Runciman and published in 1885. The story follows the adventures of a young sailor named Dick Naseby as he navigates the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including the grizzled old sea captain, Captain Samson, and the mischievous cabin boy, Tom. Through their trials and tribulations, the crew must learn to work together and overcome the challenges of life at sea. With vivid descriptions of life on board a sailing vessel and a captivating plot, Skippers and Shellbacks is a classic tale of adventure on the high seas.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.