Pincher Martin: A Story of the Inner Life of the Royal Navy (1917)

Pincher Martin: A Story of the Inner Life of the Royal Navy is a novel written by Taffrail and first published in 1917. The book is set during World War I and follows the story of a young naval officer named Christopher Martin, who is stranded on a remote island in the Atlantic Ocean after his ship is torpedoed by a German submarine. As Martin struggles to survive on the island, he begins to reflect on his life and the choices he has made. The novel delves into Martin's inner thoughts and feelings, exploring themes of isolation, loneliness, and the struggle for survival. Throughout the book, Martin is haunted by memories of his past and the people he has left behind. He also experiences vivid hallucinations and dreams, which blur the line between reality and imagination. As he fights to stay alive, Martin must confront his own mortality and come to terms with the person he has become. Pincher Martin is a gripping and introspective novel that offers a unique perspective on the experience of war and the human psyche. Taffrail's vivid descriptions of life at sea and the harsh realities of survival on a deserted island make for a compelling read that will leave readers thinking long after the final page.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.