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Title: The Romance of the Coast

Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Clare Boothby, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Romance of the Coast" by James Runciman is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives of coastal communities, particularly focusing on the fishermen and their families, depicting their struggles, character, and the harsh realities of their environment. Central to the narrative are various characters, including brave fishermen, devoted women, and resilient sailors who navigate the challenges of both the sea and their interpersonal dynamics. At the start of the story, the setting is established on a north-country river where a colony of pilots lives, characterized by their unique dialect and way of life, distinct from nearby villagers. The likely protagonist, a revered old pilot, reflects on the changes brought by steam and deepening waters, showcasing the tension between traditional seamanship and modern advancements. As the narrative unfolds, it paints a vivid picture of the coastal landscape and introduces a myriad of characters, each with their own stories woven together under the pervasive influence of the sea and communal bonds. The opening portion sets the tone for a rich exploration of regional identity and the complexities of maritime life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Runciman, James, 1852-1891

EBook No.: 16911

Published: Oct 19, 2005

Downloads: 108

Language: English

Subject: Sea stories, English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Romance of the Coast

Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Clare Boothby, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Romance of the Coast" by James Runciman is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives of coastal communities, particularly focusing on the fishermen and their families, depicting their struggles, character, and the harsh realities of their environment. Central to the narrative are various characters, including brave fishermen, devoted women, and resilient sailors who navigate the challenges of both the sea and their interpersonal dynamics. At the start of the story, the setting is established on a north-country river where a colony of pilots lives, characterized by their unique dialect and way of life, distinct from nearby villagers. The likely protagonist, a revered old pilot, reflects on the changes brought by steam and deepening waters, showcasing the tension between traditional seamanship and modern advancements. As the narrative unfolds, it paints a vivid picture of the coastal landscape and introduces a myriad of characters, each with their own stories woven together under the pervasive influence of the sea and communal bonds. The opening portion sets the tone for a rich exploration of regional identity and the complexities of maritime life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Runciman, James, 1852-1891

EBook No.: 16911

Published: Oct 19, 2005

Downloads: 108

Language: English

Subject: Sea stories, English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.