White Wings

White Wings: A Yachting Romance is a novel written by William Black and published in 1892. The story takes place in the late 19th century and revolves around the lives of the wealthy and privileged yacht owners who spend their summers sailing around the coasts of England and Scotland. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Jack Renton, who is an avid sailor and a member of one of the most prestigious yacht clubs in the country. Jack falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Nellie O'Brien, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. However, their love is threatened by the scheming of Nellie's father, who disapproves of Jack's lack of wealth and social status. The story takes the reader on a journey through the world of yachting, as well as the social and economic realities of Victorian England. The novel is a classic example of the romantic fiction genre, with its themes of love, class conflict, and adventure on the high seas. Overall, White Wings: A Yachting Romance is a captivating and entertaining read that offers a glimpse into the lifestyles and values of the Victorian era.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.