The Phantom Ship (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163330074)

The Phantom Ship is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The story follows the journey of a young man named Philip Vanderdecken, who sets out on a voyage to find his father, the captain of a ship called the Flying Dutchman. The Flying Dutchman is said to be cursed, and it is believed that the captain and crew are doomed to sail the seas forever, never able to return home. As Philip travels through dangerous waters, he encounters a series of obstacles and challenges, including storms, pirates, and treacherous sea monsters. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Amine, who helps him on his quest. As Philip gets closer to finding his father, he begins to uncover the truth about the curse of the Flying Dutchman and the mysterious phantom ship that haunts the seas. With its vivid descriptions of life at sea and its thrilling adventure plot, The Phantom Ship is a classic tale of high-seas adventure that has captivated readers for generations.1896. Marryat, English novelist who began writing after a distinguished career in the British Navy. The Phantom Ship is the tale of Philip Vanderdecken's search for his cursed father and the Dutchman's ghostly crew. Maritime legend holds that a spectral ship, The Flying Dutchman, haunts the seas around the Cape of Good Hope. Philip Vanderdecken's father is the captain of that ship, condemned to sail and torment sailors until the Day of Judgment. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: Captain Frederick Marryat
ISBN-10: 1163330078
ISBN-13: 9781163330074
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 406
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d