The Haunted Ship

The Haunted Ship: A Tale Of The Devon Smugglers is a novel written by Robert Leighton and originally published in 1903. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the adventures of a group of smugglers operating in the coastal region of Devon, England. The main character of the novel is Tom Tregellis, a young man who becomes involved in the smuggling trade after his father is killed by revenue officers. Tom joins a group of smugglers led by the mysterious Captain Blackbeard and becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the authorities. The novel is full of suspense, action, and adventure, as Tom and his fellow smugglers navigate treacherous waters and evade the law. However, the story takes a supernatural turn when the smugglers encounter a haunted ship that seems to be cursed. The crew is plagued by strange occurrences and ghostly apparitions, and they begin to fear for their lives. The Haunted Ship is a thrilling tale of adventure, mystery, and the supernatural, and is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction and tales of the sea.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.