Tom Cringle's Log: Second Series

by Michael Scott

"Tom Cringle's Second Series" by Michael Scott follows the adventures of the protagonist, Mr. Cringle, as he explores the coast of the Main, encountering mysteries, dangerous situations, and forming unlikely alliances. The book delves into themes of survival, exploration, and the complexities of human nature amidst the backdrop of exotic landscapes and wildlife. As Mr. Cringle faces challenges and uncovers secrets, the narrative weaves a tale of courage, friendship, and self-discovery in the face of adversity.

216 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1833

About the author

Michael Scott was a Scottish author and autobiographer who wrote under the pseudonym Tom Cringle. The son of a Glasgow merchant, in 1806 he went to Jamaica, first managing some estates, and afterwards joining a business firm in Kingston. The latter post necessitated his making frequent journeys, on the incidents of which he based his best known book, Tom Cringle's Log.

In 1822 he left Jamaica and settled in Glasgow, where he engaged in business. Tom Cringle's Log began to appear serially in Blackwood's Magazine in 1829. Scott’s second story, The Cruise of the Midge, was also first published serially in Blackwood's in 1834–1835. The first appearance in book-form of each story was in Paris in 1834. Both stories - autobiographical portraits of Jamaica in the 1820s - were originally published anonymously, and their authorship was not known till after Scott's death at Glasgow.

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