The Emigrant Ship (1893)

The Emigrant Ship is a novel written by William Clark Russell and published in 1893. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the journey of a group of emigrants traveling from England to Australia on a ship called the ''Dunbar.'' The novel explores the various characters on board, their hopes and dreams, and the challenges they face during the long and arduous journey.The main character is a young woman named Laura, who is traveling with her father and sister to start a new life in Australia. Along the way, she meets and falls in love with a young doctor named Philip, who is also on board the ship. However, their romance is threatened by various obstacles, including the disapproval of Laura’s father and the dangers of the sea.The novel also delves into the harsh realities of life on board an emigrant ship, including cramped living conditions, disease, and the constant threat of storms and shipwrecks. Russell’s vivid descriptions of life at sea and the struggles of the emigrants create a powerful and engaging narrative that captures the reader’s imagination.Overall, The Emigrant Ship is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of 19th-century emigrants and the challenges they faced on their journey to a new life in Australia.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.