Redburn (1896)

Redburn is a novel written by Henry Ochiltree and published in 1896. It tells the story of Wellingborough Redburn, a young man from New York who embarks on a journey across the Atlantic to Liverpool, England. Redburn is excited to explore the world and experience new adventures, but he soon discovers that life at sea is not as glamorous as he had imagined.The novel explores themes of class, poverty, and the harsh realities of life for sailors in the 19th century. Redburn encounters a variety of characters on his journey, including wealthy passengers, corrupt sailors, and impoverished workers. Through his experiences, he learns about the inequalities of the world and the struggles faced by those less fortunate than himself.Redburn is a coming-of-age story that follows the protagonist as he navigates the challenges of adulthood and learns to confront the harsh realities of the world. It is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of sailors and the struggles they faced during this time period.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.