Publisher's Synopsis
The Drifting Diamond is a novel written by Lincoln Colcord and originally published in 1912. The story follows the life of a young man named Dick, who is the son of a wealthy shipping magnate. Despite his privileged upbringing, Dick is drawn to a life at sea and sets out to make a name for himself as a sailor.As he embarks on his journey, Dick encounters a variety of characters, both good and bad, and faces numerous challenges along the way. He also falls in love with a young woman named Ruth, who shares his passion for the sea.Throughout the novel, Colcord paints a vivid picture of life on the high seas, with detailed descriptions of shipboard routines, storms, and other hazards faced by sailors of the time. He also explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.Overall, The Drifting Diamond is a compelling and engaging tale of adventure and romance, set against the backdrop of the early 20th century maritime world. It is a classic work of fiction that continues to captivate readers today.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.
