The Phantom Ship by Frederick Marryat

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Author Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848
Title The Phantom Ship
Credits E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Josephine Paolucci, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Phantom Ship" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story explores themes of supernatural occurrences and seafaring adventures, with a focus on the emotional struggles of its characters against the backdrop of maritime lore, particularly the legend of the ghost ship. Central characters include Philip Vanderdecken, a daring and impulsive youth facing his destiny, and Amine, a complex heroine with a tragic past and a deep connection to Philip's family history. At the start of the novel, set in the mid-17th century, we are introduced to Philip and his mother, who is gravely ill and harboring a secret tied to Philip's father, believed to be lost at sea. Their conversation reveals Philip's desire to leave their home for a better life, which causes distress for his mother due to a mysterious past involving his father. Tension mounts as she collapses from her anguish, leading Philip to seek out a doctor. The urgency of their situation is underscored by the introduction of a supernatural element—a letter connected to his father's fate—suggesting dark secrets that will unravel as the story progresses, intertwining the lives of Philip and Amine amidst themes of love, loss, and destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Sea stories
Subject Horror tales
Subject Immortalism -- Fiction
Subject Flying Dutchman -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 12954
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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