Great Sea Stories edited by Joseph Lewis French is a collection of thrilling tales of the sea published by Brentano's in 1921. The book features gripping stories of sea adventures including mutinies shipwrecks battles with pirates and daring rescues capturing the heroic and epic theme of the sea. Through diverse narratives the editor showcases the enduring fascination with the sea in literature from ancient navigators to modern writers inviting readers to explore the world of adventure danger and heroism on the high seas.