{"product_id":"wreck-of-the-pacific-9781513291475","title":"Wreck of the Pacific","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWreck of the Pacific\u003c\/i\u003e (1841) is a novel by Frederick Marryat. Inspired by the author’s experience as a captain in the Royal Navy, \u003ci\u003eWreck of the Pacific\u003c\/i\u003e is a tale of disaster and survival on the high seas. Responding to such novels as \u003ci\u003eRobinson Crusoe\u003c\/i\u003e (1719) and \u003ci\u003eThe Swiss Family Robinson\u003c\/i\u003e (1812), Marryat hoped to tell an entertaining story with a Christian moral while remaining true to the dangers of nautical life. “I am an old man, and it is of little consequence. I care little whether I am taken away a year or two sooner, but I do not like to see blossoms cut off in early spring: I may be of use if I remain, for I’ve an old head upon my shoulders, and I could not leave you all to perish when you might be saved if you only knew how to act. But here the seamen come—the boat is all ready, and they will now take poor Captain Osborn with them.” When the \u003ci\u003ePacific\u003c\/i\u003e sails through a terrible storm, losing its masts and captain in one fell swoop, its crew are forced to make difficult decisions. Below deck, the Seagrave family are virtually helpless, left to the mercy of men and nature alike. While the first mate and surviving sailors load most of the provisions onto the only remaining yawl, Masterman Ready remains behind with the terrified landlubbers, offering his services should they find a way to survive. Soon, the ship drifts toward the shores of a deserted island, giving them the chance they so desperately need to survive. This edition of Frederick Marryat’s \u003ci\u003eWreck of the Pacific\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of British literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frederick Marryat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48285387817211,"sku":"9781513291475","price":8.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_cf125744-5af6-462f-bf40-697b5fe9124d.jpg?v=1771447027","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/wreck-of-the-pacific-9781513291475","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}