"Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea
"Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea, published in 1899, collects sea stories by Morgan Robertson, a former merchant sailor remembered today for his novella about the giant liner Titan. The title story is joined by "The Brain of the Battle-Ship," "The Wigwag Message," "The Trade-Wind," "Salvage," "Between the Millstones," "The Battle of the Monsters," "From the Royal-Yard Down," "Needs Must When the Devil Drives," "When Greek Meets Greek" and "Primordial." Written by a man who knew ships and seamen from the forecastle, they mix technical detail, rough humor and adventure in sailing vessels and the new steel navy. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea
"Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea by Morgan Robertson can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea online?
Yes. "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea in the public domain?
Yes. "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea by Morgan Robertson is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea?
About 4 h 32 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea?
"Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea by Morgan Robertson is filed under "Adventure" in the Vinteuil library.
