Publisher's Synopsis
The Shell-Hunter, Or An Ocean Love Chase: A Romance Of Land And Sea is a novel written by Ned Buntline in 1858. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Harry Hartley, who is a skilled shell-hunter and sailor. Harry falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Edith, who is the daughter of a wealthy shipping magnate.As Harry and Edith's romance blossoms, they are faced with numerous obstacles, including jealous suitors, treacherous storms at sea, and dangerous pirates. Despite these challenges, Harry is determined to win Edith's heart and prove himself as a worthy suitor.The novel is set against the backdrop of the ocean and features vivid descriptions of life at sea, including the dangers and hardships faced by sailors. Buntline's writing style is fast-paced and engaging, with plenty of action and adventure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.Overall, The Shell-Hunter, Or An Ocean Love Chase is a thrilling romance novel that will appeal to fans of adventure stories and historical fiction. It offers a fascinating glimpse into life at sea during the mid-19th century and is sure to captivate readers with its exciting plot and memorable characters.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.
