The Pilots Of Pomona: A Story Of The Orkney Islands (1891) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165803606)

The Pilots of Pomona: A Story of the Orkney Islands is a novel written by Robert Leighton and first published in 1891. The story is set in the Orkney Islands, a group of islands located off the northeastern coast of Scotland. The main characters are a group of pilots who guide ships through the dangerous waters surrounding the islands. The novel follows their daily lives, including their struggles with the harsh weather conditions and their relationships with the local community. The story also features a love triangle between two of the pilots and a local woman. The Pilots of Pomona provides a vivid portrayal of life in the Orkney Islands in the late 19th century and offers insight into the unique challenges faced by those who made their living on the sea.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: Robert Leighton
ISBN-10: 1165803607
ISBN-13: 9781165803606
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 372
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d