Redcoat Sailor: The Adventures of Howard Douglas

Redcoat Sailor: The Adventures Of Howard Douglas is a historical fiction novel written by Richard Stanton Lambert. The book takes place during the late 18th and early 19th centuries and follows the life of Howard Douglas, a young man who joins the British Navy as a midshipman.The story begins with Howard's first voyage on the HMS Victory, where he witnesses the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Admiral Nelson. From there, Howard travels the world, encountering pirates, slave traders, and other dangers. He also experiences the harsh realities of life at sea, including disease, hunger, and the cruelty of some of his fellow sailors.Throughout his adventures, Howard grows and matures, becoming a respected officer and leader. He also falls in love with a young woman named Elizabeth, who he meets in Jamaica. However, their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and the fact that Howard is a sailor.Redcoat Sailor: The Adventures Of Howard Douglas is a thrilling and action-packed novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in the British Navy during the Age of Sail. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for social mobility in a rigid class system.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.