The Three Cutters

The Three Cutters is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The story revolves around the adventures of three smugglers who operate on the south coast of England during the early 19th century. The three cutters, which are small, fast sailing vessels, are used to smuggle contraband goods such as brandy, tea, and tobacco. The main character of the novel is Tom Cringle, a young man who joins the smugglers after being impressed by their daring exploits. As the story progresses, Tom becomes more and more involved in the smuggling trade, and he soon finds himself in danger as he tries to outwit the authorities. The novel is full of action and adventure, with plenty of sea battles, chases, and narrow escapes. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of smuggling during this period, and the harsh realities of life for those involved in this dangerous trade. Overall, The Three Cutters is a thrilling and entertaining read that will appeal to anyone who enjoys historical fiction, adventure stories, or tales of the sea.""Oh, ma'am, they dare anything! --they just now were for throwing the steward overboard; and they have rummaged for all the portmanteaus, and dressed themselves in the gentlemen's best clothes. The captain of them told the steward that he was Lord B., and that if he dared to call him anything else, he would cut his throat from ear to ear; and if the cook don't give them a good dinner, they swear that they'll chop his right hand off, and make him eat it without pepper or salt!""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.