Plunge into a trio of high-seas adventures! A perfectly curated gift for ocean lovers, this elegant boxed set houses three compelling classics in artful new editions.
Stories for Seafarers brings together three timeless tales in one beautiful collection:
Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island offers classic swashbuckling charm.
H. G. Wells' The Sea Lady delivers satirical social commentary in the guise of a mermaid story.
Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is a kaleidoscopic tour of the ocean and a fascinating character study.
In irresistible editions designed for a luxurious reading experience with creamy paper and rounded spines, these stories will appeal to anyone who knows the power of the sea. Stunning wraparound cover illustrations by artist Jim Tierney make this classic book set a distinctive gift and an ideal display piece for any bookshelf. Perfect for:
Classic literature fans
Bibliophiles and collectors of special editions
Readers of pirate stories, mermaid stories, and other adventure tales
Fans of sailing and other ocean sports
Anyone looking for sea-themed decor for their home
Fans of artist Jim Tierney
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Höhe: 196 mm
Breite: 139 mm
Dicke: 75 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-7972-2621-7 (9781797226217)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and essayist. Treasure Island was his first major success, and his subsequent books include Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Kidnapped.
H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was an English writer well known for his science fiction. His oeuvre includes novels such as The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds, as well as short stories and nonfiction works of social commentary, history, satire, and biography.
Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, playwright, and poet. Besides Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, his popular books about adventure and scientific advancement include Journey to the Center of the Earth and Around the World in Eighty Days.
Jim Tierney grew up in the rural farmlands of southeastern Pennsylvania. He studied illustration at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where he met his wife and frequent collaborator Sara Wood. They spent a decade designing book covers in New York before leaving the city to build a studio in the attic of Jim's childhood home, where they currently work and live with their family.
