The Romance Of Jenny Harlowe And Sketches Of Maritime Life (1889)

The Romance of Jenny Harlowe and Sketches of Maritime Life is a novel written by William Clark Russell and published in 1889. The book follows the story of Jenny Harlowe, a young woman who falls in love with a sailor named Jack Loveday. The two meet on a ship bound for Australia and quickly become enamored with each other. However, their love is put to the test when they are separated by circumstances beyond their control.Throughout the book, Russell also provides vivid descriptions of life at sea, including the dangers and adventures that sailors face on a daily basis. He draws on his own experience as a sailor to create a realistic portrayal of maritime life in the late 19th century.The Romance of Jenny Harlowe and Sketches of Maritime Life is a classic work of maritime fiction that captures the spirit of adventure and romance that was so prevalent in the Victorian era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of seafaring and the literature of the 19th century.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.