Matelot is a novel written by French author Pierre Loti, first published in 1898. The story is set in a small port town in Brittany, France, and follows the life of a young sailor named Matelot. Matelot is a hardworking and dedicated sailor who is deeply in love with a local girl named Gaud, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Gaud is already engaged to another man.As Matelot struggles to come to terms with his feelings for Gaud, he also has to navigate the challenges of life at sea, including dangerous storms and treacherous waters. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a grizzled old sea captain and a group of rowdy sailors.Despite the many obstacles in his path, Matelot remains determined to win Gaud's heart and make a life for himself on land. But as he soon discovers, the sea has a way of calling him back, and he must ultimately choose between his love for Gaud and his passion for the open water.Filled with vivid descriptions of life on the sea and the beauty of the Brittany coast, Matelot is a timeless tale of love, adventure, and the enduring power of the human spirit.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.