The Ebb-Tide

The Ebb-Tide is a novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson and first published in 1894. The story is set in the South Pacific and follows the adventures of three unscrupulous men - Herrick, Davis, and Huish - who have been thrown together on a small trading schooner called the Farallone. The three men are all down on their luck and looking for a way to make some quick money. They hatch a plan to steal a large sum of money from a wealthy passenger on board their ship, but their scheme goes awry and they find themselves stranded on a deserted island with no food or water. As they struggle to survive, tensions rise between the three men and they begin to turn on each other. The arrival of a fourth castaway, a missionary named Attwater, further complicates matters. Attwater is a pious man who has dedicated his life to helping the natives of the South Pacific, and his presence on the island challenges the moral compass of the other men. The Ebb-Tide is a gripping tale of greed, betrayal, and redemption. It explores themes of morality, the corrupting influence of wealth, and the struggle for survival in a hostile environment. Stevenson's vivid descriptions of the South Pacific landscape and his nuanced characterizations of the main players make this novel a classic of adventure literature.Emma, I have scratched out the beginning to my father, for I think I can write more easily to you. This is my last farewell to all, the last you will ever hear or see of an unworthy friend and son. I have failed in life; I am quite broken down and disgraced. I pass under a false name; you will have to tell my father that with all your kindness. It is my own fault. -- with Fanny Van De Grift StevensonThis 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.