The White Squall: A Story of the Sargasso Sea (1887)

The White Squall: A Story Of The Sargasso Sea is a novel written by John Conroy Hutcheson and published in 1887. The story is set in the Sargasso Sea, a region in the North Atlantic Ocean known for its calm waters and abundance of seaweed. The novel follows the adventures of a group of sailors who find themselves caught in a violent storm known as a ""white squall.""The main character is a young sailor named Dick Haldane, who is on his first voyage as a crew member of the ship ""Osprey."" The ship is carrying a cargo of valuable goods and is headed for London. However, as they sail through the Sargasso Sea, they encounter a white squall that threatens to capsize the ship.The crew must work together to survive the storm and navigate their way back to safety. Along the way, they face numerous challenges, including a shortage of food and water, an outbreak of disease, and encounters with dangerous sea creatures.As the story unfolds, Dick Haldane emerges as a hero, using his quick thinking and bravery to lead the crew through the perilous journey. The novel also explores themes of loyalty, courage, and the power of nature.Overall, The White Squall: A Story Of The Sargasso Sea is a thrilling adventure tale that captures the dangers and excitement of life at sea in the late 19th century. It is a classic work of maritime fiction that continues to captivate readers today.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.