The Shepherd Of The Sea (1920)

The Shepherd of the Sea is a novel written by Henry Leverage and first published in 1920. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the adventures of a young sailor named Jacky Snipe. Jacky is a skilled seaman and is known for his bravery and loyalty to his crewmates. The novel begins with Jacky joining the crew of the HMS Boadicea, a British warship, as a midshipman. He quickly proves himself to be an asset to the crew and is soon promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Jacky's bravery and quick thinking are put to the test when the Boadicea is sent on a mission to capture a French ship that is smuggling arms to Napoleon's army.During the mission, Jacky is captured by the French and taken to a prison camp. He manages to escape and, with the help of a local fisherman, makes his way back to England. Jacky is hailed as a hero and is given a new mission: to track down and capture a notorious pirate who has been terrorizing British ships in the Caribbean.Jacky sets sail for the Caribbean and, after a series of exciting adventures, manages to capture the pirate and bring him to justice. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Maria, who is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner. Jacky and Maria face many obstacles, including disapproving parents and a jealous suitor, but their love prevails in the end.The Shepherd of the Sea is a thrilling adventure story that captures the excitement and danger of life at sea in the early 19th century. It is also a love story that explores the themes of loyalty, bravery, and sacrifice. The novel is considered a classic of maritime literature and has been enjoyed by generations of readers.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.