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The Landlubbers is a novel written by Gertrude King and published in 1909. The story revolves around a group of people who live on land and have never experienced life at sea. The main character, Jack, is a young man who dreams of becoming a sailor but is held back by his mother’s overprotectiveness. Jack’s friend, Tom, is a sailor who regales Jack with tales of life at sea, and together they plan to stow away on a ship. However, their plans are thwarted when Jack’s mother discovers their scheme and forbids Jack from leaving. The novel explores themes of adventure, freedom, and the constraints of societal expectations. It also depicts the stark contrast between life on land and life at sea, highlighting the allure of the unknown and the excitement of new experiences. Overall, The Landlubbers is a captivating tale of youthful ambition and the pursuit of adventure.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.
