The Galley

The Galley: A Poem, In Two Cantos is a book written by Edward Cobbold in 1835. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of a galley, a type of ship used in ancient times, and its journey across the Mediterranean Sea. The poem is divided into two cantos, or sections, each with its own distinct story and characters.In the first canto, the galley sets sail from a port in Greece and travels to various locations, including the island of Crete and the city of Alexandria in Egypt. Along the way, the crew encounters various challenges, including a storm and an attack by pirates. The canto concludes with the galley arriving in Alexandria and the crew celebrating their safe arrival.The second canto begins with the galley departing from Alexandria and continuing its journey to other ports in the Mediterranean. The crew encounters more challenges, including a battle with a rival ship and a dangerous sea serpent. The canto concludes with the galley returning to Greece, where the crew is welcomed home as heroes.Throughout the poem, Cobbold uses vivid imagery and descriptive language to bring the story to life. The book also includes illustrations by various artists, which further enhance the visual aspect of the story. Overall, The Galley: A Poem, In Two Cantos is a captivating tale of adventure and perseverance that will appeal to lovers of poetry and historical fiction.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.