The Tragedy of the Life Raft (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161479331)

The Tragedy Of The Life Raft is a novel written by Jacques Futrelle. The book tells the story of a group of passengers who find themselves stranded on a life raft after their ship sinks in the middle of the ocean. As they struggle to survive, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, leading to a tragic ending.The characters in the book come from different backgrounds and have their own personal struggles. There is a wealthy businessman, a young couple on their honeymoon, a retired sea captain, and a criminal on the run. As they battle hunger, thirst, and exposure to the elements, their true natures are exposed and they must confront their fears and desires.The Tragedy Of The Life Raft is a gripping tale of survival and human nature. It explores themes of morality, greed, and sacrifice, and asks the question of what people are capable of when pushed to their limits. Futrelle's writing is vivid and immersive, transporting the reader to the middle of the ocean and making them feel the characters' struggles and emotions.Overall, The Tragedy Of The Life Raft is a must-read for anyone who enjoys stories of survival and human drama. It is a timeless classic that will stay with readers long after they finish the last page.The slender thread which held sordid soul to withered body was severed that night by a well-aimed bullet. Promptly at eight o'clock Walpole had arrived, and gone straight to the room where Peter Ordway sat propped up on a sofa. Nearly an hour later the old millionaire's one servant, Mrs. Robinson, answered the doorbell, admitting Mr. Franklin Pingree, a well-known financier. He had barely stepped into the hallway when there came a reverberating crash as of a revolver shot from the room where Peter Ordway and his secretary were.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: Jacques Futrelle
ISBN-10: 1161479333
ISBN-13: 9781161479331
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d