Publisher's Synopsis
A Reel In A Bottle For Jack In The Doldrums: Being The Adventures Of Two Of The King�������s Seamen In A Voyage To The Celestial Country is a novel written by Henry T. Cheever and published in 1852. The story follows the adventures of two seamen, Jack and Ben, who find themselves stranded in the doldrums, a region of the ocean where the winds are calm and the ships are often becalmed. The two men are given a mysterious bottle by an old sailor, which contains a reel of fishing line. They discover that the reel is enchanted and can help them catch fish and navigate the treacherous waters.As they travel through the doldrums, Jack and Ben encounter a variety of strange and fantastical creatures, including mermaids, sea monsters, and giant birds. They also discover a hidden island, where they meet a group of friendly natives who teach them about the customs and traditions of their culture.Eventually, the two seamen make their way to the Celestial Country, a mythical land of paradise and enlightenment. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the power of faith.A Reel In A Bottle For Jack In The Doldrums is a classic adventure tale that combines elements of fantasy, folklore, and maritime history. It is a vivid and imaginative story that captures the spirit of exploration and adventure that characterized the Age of Sail.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.
