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Title:
Thrilling Stories Of The Ocean
From Authentic Accounts Of Modern Voyagers And Travellers; Designed
For The Entertainment And Instruction Of Young People
Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Josephine Paolucci, Juliet Sutherland. The scans made
available through the generosity of the Internet Archive Children's
Library.
Summary: "Thrilling Stories Of The Ocean" by Marmaduke Park is a collection of adventure tales written in the mid-19th century, designed for the entertainment and education of young readers. The book explores various thrilling maritime experiences based on authentic accounts of modern voyagers and travelers, showcasing the ocean's dangers and wonders through compelling narratives. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the fearful presence of the white shark, illustrated vividly with descriptions of its size and features. The opening narrative recounts the tale of Volney Beckner, a brave nine-year-old Irish boy who goes to sea with his father. It details his courageous act when he jumps into the water to save a girl who has fallen overboard, heroically confronting a shark in the process. Tragically, while Volney's father is rescued with the girl, Volney meets a heroic but sorrowful fate. This gripping opening sets the tone for the thrilling adventures that will follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Park, Marmaduke
EBook No.: 13604
Published: Oct 6, 2004
Downloads: 124
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Thrilling Stories Of The Ocean
From Authentic Accounts Of Modern Voyagers And Travellers; Designed
For The Entertainment And Instruction Of Young People
Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Josephine Paolucci, Juliet Sutherland. The scans made
available through the generosity of the Internet Archive Children's
Library.
Summary: "Thrilling Stories Of The Ocean" by Marmaduke Park is a collection of adventure tales written in the mid-19th century, designed for the entertainment and education of young readers. The book explores various thrilling maritime experiences based on authentic accounts of modern voyagers and travelers, showcasing the ocean's dangers and wonders through compelling narratives. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the fearful presence of the white shark, illustrated vividly with descriptions of its size and features. The opening narrative recounts the tale of Volney Beckner, a brave nine-year-old Irish boy who goes to sea with his father. It details his courageous act when he jumps into the water to save a girl who has fallen overboard, heroically confronting a shark in the process. Tragically, while Volney's father is rescued with the girl, Volney meets a heroic but sorrowful fate. This gripping opening sets the tone for the thrilling adventures that will follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Park, Marmaduke
EBook No.: 13604
Published: Oct 6, 2004
Downloads: 124
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.