Across the Spanish Main: A Tale of the Sea in the Days of Queen Bess
1907
Across the Spanish Main: A Tale of the Sea in the Days of Queen Bess
1907
Adventure, British Literature
Published in 1907, 'Across the Spanish Main' by Harry Collingwood is a historical adventure novel set in the late 16th century. It follows two young adventurers, Roger Trevose and Harry Edgwyth, from Devon, England, as they embark on a daring quest to capture Spanish treasure ships amidst the conflict between England and Spain. The narrative explores themes of adventure, familial duty, and the challenges of piracy and the Spanish Inquisition, making it a notable work in juvenile fiction.
