Publisher's Synopsis
Alicia: A Tale of the American Navy is a novel written by Alexis in 1898. The story revolves around a young woman named Alicia, who is the daughter of a naval officer. Alicia is a strong-willed and independent character, who is determined to follow in her father's footsteps and become a sailor in the American Navy. However, she faces many challenges along the way, including prejudice and discrimination from her male colleagues. Despite these obstacles, Alicia perseveres and proves herself to be a capable and skilled sailor. Along the way, she also falls in love with a fellow sailor, but must navigate the complexities of their relationship in a male-dominated environment. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, filled with action, romance, and a strong feminist message. It provides an insightful look into the world of the American Navy during the late 19th century, and highlights the struggles and triumphs of a young woman trying to make her mark in a male-dominated field.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.
