The Banners Of The Coast (1908)

The Banners of the Coast is a historical fiction novel written by Archibald Hamilton Rutledge and published in 1908. Set in the early 1700s, the story follows the adventures of a young man named Harry Blake who becomes a sailor and travels to the American colonies. Along the way, he encounters pirates and other dangers, but also finds love and friendship. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of life at sea and the colonial world, as well as its themes of loyalty, honor, and adventure. It is a classic tale of the high seas and a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.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.

Archibald Rutledge(1883-1973) was South Carolina's most prolific writer and the state's first poet laureate. His nature writings garnered him the prestigious John Burroughs Medal.