A Sack Of Shakings (1901)

A Sack Of Shakings Is A Novel Written By Frank Thomas Bullen And Published In 1901. The Story Follows The Life Of A Young Boy Named Jack Rogers Who Is Orphaned And Forced To Leave His Home In England To Live With His Uncle In America. Jack'S Uncle Is A Sailor And Takes Him On Board His Ship Where Jack Experiences Life At Sea And Learns The Ways Of The Sea-Faring Men. Along The Way Jack Encounters A Variety Of Characters Including A Mysterious Woman Named Madame La Farge Who Has A Dark Past And A Connection To Jack'S Family. The Novel Explores Themes Of Family Loyalty And Adventure As Jack Navigates The Challenges Of Life On The High Seas And Uncovers The Secrets Of His Past. With Vivid Descriptions Of Life At Sea And A Cast Of Memorable Characters A Sack Of Shakings Is A Classic Adventure Story That Will Captivate Readers Of All Ages.Shakings Are Odds And Ends Of Rope And Canvas Accumulated During A Voyage. They Were Formerly The Perquisites Of The Chief Mate.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.