Description
Original 1896 book has wear and marks on the cover. Pages are clean. Binding has torn on the inside of the spine.
This charming volume, published in 1896, offers a delightful glimpse into the golden age of maritime adventure and travel writing. Penned by James Otis, a renowned chronicler of seafaring tales, “A Short Cruise” invites readers to embark on a captivating journey across the high seas. Despite its age and the wear on the cover, a testament to its well-loved status, the pages remain crisp and unblemished, preserving Otis’s vivid descriptions and engaging narratives.
Otis’s literary prowess shines through his ability to transport readers to distant shores, capturing the essence of exotic locales with a keen eye for detail and a flair for storytelling. This particular copy bears the marks of its journey through time, with a binding that has endured the enthusiastic perusal of generations of readers. For collectors and bibliophiles, this volume represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of maritime literature history, a window into a bygone era when tales of oceanic exploration ignited the imagination and fueled a sense of wanderlust.