The Boats of the 'Glen Carrig'

The Boats of the 'Glen Carrig' (1907) is the debut novel by William Hope Hodgson, crafted in an archaic style and framed as a true account from 1757. The narrative follows a passenger aboard the ill-fated ship Glen Carrig, which meets a tragic end after striking a hidden rock, leading to the survivors escaping in lifeboats. As eerie monsters emerge, the story explores human relationships and class distinctions, which are challenged and reshaped by the shared struggle for survival.