Story Of Allan Gordon: Or From Cabin-Boy To Quarter-Deck (1893)

The Story of Allan Gordon: Or From Cabin-Boy to Quarter-Deck is a novel written by Alexander Christie and first published in 1893. The book tells the story of Allan Gordon, a young boy who begins his career as a cabin boy on a ship and rises through the ranks to become a captain. The novel follows Allan's journey as he faces various challenges and obstacles, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous sea creatures, and hostile pirates. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about leadership, courage, and perseverance, and develops a deep love and respect for the sea.The book is set in the 19th century and provides a vivid portrayal of life at sea during that time. It also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of hard work and determination in achieving one's goals.Overall, The Story of Allan Gordon is a thrilling and inspiring tale of a young boy's journey to success and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of the vast and unpredictable ocean.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.