The Green Painted Ship (1905)

The Green Painted Ship (1905)

Robert Leighton

39,66 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120762009
39,66 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Perelló (Valencia)
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Donde los libros
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

The Green Painted Ship is a novel written by Robert Leighton and published in 1905. The story is set in the 19th century and revolves around the life of a young boy named Peter, who lives in a small coastal town in England. Peter is fascinated by the sea and dreams of becoming a sailor. One day, he comes across a mysterious green painted ship that has been abandoned on the beach. Peter becomes obsessed with the ship and spends all his time exploring it. However, he soon discovers that the ship is haunted by a ghostly figure that seems to be trying to communicate with him. As Peter delves deeper into the mystery of the green painted ship, he uncovers a dark secret that threatens to destroy his entire town. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of courage, friendship, and the power of the human spirit. It is a timeless classic that has captivated readers for over a 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.

Artículos relacionados

  • Last Resort
    Jill Sanders
    Cassey's life is crazy enough. The last thing she needs is some cocky rich boy trying to destroy her business. Normally immune to these vultures, she finds this brazen hottie especially difficult to refuse. Out to close the deal of a lifetime, Luke won't take no for an answer, and the intoxicating beauty standing in his way isn't going to go down easily. He'll n...
    Disponible

    15,86 €

  • Voodoos and Obeahs
    Joseph J Williams
    Sorcery & Witchcraft in the CaribbeanVoodoos and Obeahs: Phases of West India Witchcraft by the Jesuit anthropologist Joseph J. Williams (1875-1940) offers a careful documentation of the history and ethnography of Voodoo and reveals the connection of both Haitian Voodoo and Jamaican Obeah to snake worship (ophioletreia). In Jamaica, Obeah is the general term to denote those Afr...
    Disponible

    21,57 €

  • Camouflaged Sisters
    Lila Holley
    Camouflaged Sisters chronicles the courageous path of fourteen women who overcame various internal and external struggles during their military careers. These veterans give open accounts of how they adapted, achieved work-life balance, relied on their faith, and used mentorship as a vital tool in their success pre- and post-military career.Expect to be inspired by black women w...
    Disponible

    20,65 €

  • The Yellow Wallpaper
    Charlotte Perkins Gilman
    The Yellow Wallpaper (original title: "The Yellow Wall-paper. A Story") is a 6,000-word short story by the American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature, illustrating attitudes in the 19th century toward women's health, both physical and mental....
    Disponible

    5,26 €

  • Tea
    Velina Hasu Houston
    It’s 1968.  Himiko Hamilton struggles in a graceless marriage in a country that is not her own.  Having come from Japan at the end of World War II and landed in a small Kansas town because of her marriage to an American soldier, she is at odds with the culture that she left behind and the one in which she is trying to survive. In the midst of this turmoil is her beautiful mixed...
    Disponible

    31,79 €

  • Great Expectations
    Charles Dickens
    ***Traditional Character Edition***Great Expectations is hailed as Charles Dickens' masterpiece. A gripping tale of love and loss, aspiration and moral redemption, the story follows the young orphan Xiaomao (Pip) from poverty to a life of unexpected opportunity and wealth. In Part 2, Xiaomao leaves his life of poverty behind to seek his fortunes in Shanghai and win the hear...
    Disponible

    16,48 €

Otros libros del autor

  • The Pilots Of Pomona A Story Of The Orkney Islands
    Robert Leighton
    The pilots of Pomona: a story of the Orkney Islands is a novel set against the backdrop of the Orkney Islands, the story centers on the life of a young boy navigating his childhood amidst the maritime culture of Stromness. With themes of friendship, adventure, and local lore, the narrative delves into the boy s experiences as he interacts with the sea, local legends, and relati...
    Disponible

    13,58 €

  • Sergeant Silk
    Robert Leighton
    Experience the thrilling early days of the North West Mounted Police in Robert Leighton’s 'Sergeant Silk the Prairie Scout.' Set against the vast Canadian prairie, this classic adventure story captures the spirit of courage and determination.Immerse yourself in the world of historical fiction as the North West Mounted Police navigate the challenges of maintaining law and order ...
  • The Thirsty Sword
    Robert Leighton
    Venture into 13th-century Scotland in Robert Leighton’s 'The Thirsty Sword: A Story of the Norse Invasion of Scotland (1262-1263).' This historical fiction classic plunges readers into a world of adventure amidst the dramatic clash between Scotland and Norse invaders.Experience the struggles and triumphs of a nation facing formidable foes. Set against the backdrop of a pivotal ...
    Disponible

    21,01 €

  • The Thirsty Sword
    Robert Leighton
    Venture into 13th-century Scotland in Robert Leighton’s 'The Thirsty Sword: A Story of the Norse Invasion of Scotland (1262-1263).' This historical fiction classic plunges readers into a world of adventure amidst the dramatic clash between Scotland and Norse invaders.Experience the struggles and triumphs of a nation facing formidable foes. Set against the backdrop of a pivotal ...
  • Dreadnoughts of the Dogger A Story of the War on the North Sea
    Robert Leighton
    'Dreadnoughts of the Dogger: A Story of the War on the North Sea' by Robert Leighton focuses on the naval war between Germany and Britain, particularly highlighting the significant naval battles in the North Sea. The narrative immerses readers in the intense and strategic naval conflict, where battleships and dreadnoughts become symbols of power and dominance. The story capture...
    Disponible

    14,51 €

  • The Thirsty Sword A Story of the Norse Invasion of Scotland (1262-1263)
    Robert Leighton
    'The Thirsty Sword: A Story of the Norse Invasion of Scotland (1262-1263)' by Robert Leighton portrays the intense conflict between Norse invaders and the Scottish kingdom during a pivotal moment in history. The narrative highlights the violent clashes, the shifting power structures, and the growing tensions between the cultures of the invaders and the native Scots. Central to ...
    Disponible

    15,31 €