The Captain's Wife (1903)

The Captain's Wife is a novel written by William Clark Russell and published in 1903. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary Barton, who marries the captain of a ship, Captain George Barton. Mary is a strong-willed and independent woman who struggles to adapt to life at sea and the challenges that come with being a captain's wife.As the story unfolds, Mary faces a series of trials and tribulations, including the loss of her husband at sea, financial difficulties, and the disapproval of her family. Despite these challenges, Mary remains determined to succeed and to provide for herself and her young daughter.The novel is set against the backdrop of the late 19th century and explores themes of gender roles, class, and the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated society. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life at sea and the dangers and hardships faced by sailors and their families.Overall, The Captain's Wife is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a fascinating insight into the lives of women in the late 19th century and the challenges they faced in a rapidly changing world.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.