""The Watchers On The Longships: A Tale Of Cornwall In The Last Century"" is a historical novel written by James F. Cobb and first published in 1878. The story is set in Cornwall, England during the early 19th century and explores the lives of the local fishermen and their families. The main character is a young boy named Will Trelawney, who dreams of becoming a fisherman like his father and grandfather before him. However, Will's life is changed forever when he witnesses a shipwreck and becomes involved in a dangerous ...
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""The Watchers On The Longships: A Tale Of Cornwall In The Last Century"" is a historical novel written by James F. Cobb and first published in 1878. The story is set in Cornwall, England during the early 19th century and explores the lives of the local fishermen and their families. The main character is a young boy named Will Trelawney, who dreams of becoming a fisherman like his father and grandfather before him. However, Will's life is changed forever when he witnesses a shipwreck and becomes involved in a dangerous smuggling operation. Along the way, he meets a mysterious woman named Rachel, who has her own secrets to keep. As Will navigates the challenges of his new life, he must also confront the harsh realities of poverty and injustice in his community. ""The Watchers On The Longships"" is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and social commentary, offering a vivid portrayal of life in 19th century Cornwall.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.
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